Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
dissolve
verb
/dɪˈzɒlv/
Definition
To cause a solid to become incorporated into a liquid, forming a solution.
Examples
- When you add sugar to tea, it will dissolve quickly.
- Salt can dissolve in water when stirred.
- The tablet will dissolve in your mouth.
Meaning
When a substance is dissolved, it breaks down into smaller particles that mix with a liquid.
Synonyms
- disintegrate
- melt
- break down
- liquefy
- fade away
