Dissolving Meaning in English
word · lemma: dissolve
Definition
The process of mixing with a liquid so that something becomes part of the liquid and seems to disappear; also used for things coming to an end or disappearing gradually.
Usage & Nuances
"Dissolving" is most common in scientific or technical contexts, especially for substances mixing into liquids (like sugar in water). Can be applied metaphorically to talk about things fading away, ending, or disappearing. Not used with people, except metaphorically ("dissolving a partnership"). Common collocations: "dissolving sugar," "dissolving a tablet."
Example Sentences
The sugar is dissolving in the coffee.
basic
The tablet is dissolving in water.
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He watched the paint slowly dissolving in the solvent.
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The meeting kept dragging on instead of dissolving into laughter.
natural
All her worries started dissolving as soon as she heard the good news.
natural
The group is slowly dissolving as members leave one by one.
natural