Paglunoy (en. Dissolution)
/páglunoy/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishTagalog
noun
The process of becoming liquid or the sliding of a solid substance.
The dissolution of ice occurred at high temperatures.
Ang paglunoy ng yelo ay naganap sa mga mainit na temperatura.
The state of being broken down or dissolved.
The dissolution of rocks in the river causes the slowing of the water flow.
Ang paglunoy ng mga bato sa ilog ay nagiging sanhi ng pagbagal ng daloy ng tubig.
The action of slowing down or sliding something from a position.
Due to the land dissolution, a landslide occurred.
Dahil sa paglunoy ng lupa, nagkaroon ng landslide.
Etymology
from the root word 'lunoy' which means sliding or dissolution.
Common Phrases and Expressions
land dissolution
The sliding of soil due to excessive rain or water accumulation.
paglunoy ng lupa
Related Words
slide
Root word of paglunoy that refers to the action of sliding.
lunoy
Slang Meanings
Running or jumping out of fear or anxiety
When he saw the teacher angry, he made a run for it out of the classroom.
Nang makita niyang nagalit ang guro, nag-paglunoy siya palabas ng silid-aralan.
Crowding or gathering of people
Because of the dining event, there was a crowd in the cafeteria.
Dahil sa kainan, nagkaroon ng paglunoy sa loob ng cafeteria.