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dissolved

Pronunciation: [dɪˈzɑlvd]

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Learn how to use dissolved in a sentence: 6 audio examples across 2 meanings.

Context: “chemistry”

(verb) to mix a solid substance into a liquid until it disappears. Imagine you have sugar and you put it in hot water; it dissolves and you can't see it anymore.

Example

The sugar dissolved quickly in the warm tea.

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The salt did not dissolve in the cold water.

Example

Did the powder dissolve in the liquid?

Context: “relationships”

(verb) to end a formal relationship or agreement. Like when people decide to stop being married or a group disbands.

Example

The couple decided to dissolve their marriage after many years.

Example

They could not dissolve the partnership because they still had unfinished business.

Example

Are they planning to dissolve their friendship?

How to pronounce dissolved

Pronunciation: [dɪˈzɑlvd]

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