Dissolving

Pronunciation: /dɪˈzɑːlv/

Dissolving (verb)

  1. to make a solid become part of a liquid
  2. to officially end a group or organization
  3. to slowly disappear or fade away

Examples

  • The sugar will dissolve in hot water.
  • Salt dissolves quickly in soup.

Common collocations: dissolve completely, dissolve in water, dissolve sugar, dissolve a partnership, dissolve a contract

Synonyms of Dissolving

Formal

Neutral

Antonyms of Dissolving

  • when something becomes solid
  • when a liquid thickens