Disolución (en. Dissolution)

/dizoluˈsjon/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
noun
Decomposition of a substance into its components.
The dissolution of salt in water is a physical process.
La disolución de la sal en agua es un proceso físico.
Annulment or dissolution of a contract.
The dissolution of the contract was agreed upon by both parties.
La disolución del contrato fue acordada por ambas partes.
Emergence of a state of instability in a relationship or matter.
The dissolution of the couple was difficult for both.
La disolución de la pareja fue difícil para ambos.

Etymology

From Latin 'dissolutio', which means 'action of dissolving'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

dissolution of marriage
Legal process that ends a marriage.
disolución del matrimonio
dissolution of partnership
Termination of a business partnership.
disolución de la sociedad
dissolution in chemistry
Process of decomposition of a solute in a solvent.
disolución en química

Related Words

dissolve
To make a substance become a solution.
disolver
dissolved
That has been dissolved.
disuelto
solution
Homogeneous mixture formed by a solute and a solvent.
solución

Slang Meanings

Termination of something, especially in personal relationships.
Its dissolution was a drama that everyone saw coming.
Su disolución fue un drama que todos vieron venir.
The end of a friendship.
I noticed the dissolution of our friendship when he stopped replying to my messages.
Noté la disolución de nuestra amistad cuando dejó de responder mis mensajes.