English dictionary · verb

dissolve

to become incorporated into a liquid so as to form a solution

Meaning and definitions

1. to become incorporated into a liquid so as to form a solution

Connected roots

• dis-

  apart, away, not

• solv-

  loosening, freeing

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• direct

  going straight to a destination without changing course

• solution

  a means of solving a problem; a liquid mixture

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