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dissolve

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dissolve /dɪˈzɑːlv/ verb
dissolves; dissolved; dissolving
dissolve
/dɪˈzɑːlv/
verb
dissolves; dissolved; dissolving
Britannica Dictionary definition of DISSOLVE
of something solid : to mix with a liquid and become part of the liquid
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[+ object] formal : to officially end (something, such as a marriage, organization, or agreement) often used as (be) dissolved
somewhat formal : to end or disappear or cause (something) to end or disappear
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◊ If you dissolve in/into tears/laughter, etc., you start to cry, laugh, etc., in an uncontrolled way.

— dissolvable

/dɪˈzɑːlvəbəl/ adjective