Dissolve in Meaning in English
expression
dɪˈzɑɫv/ /ˈɪn/, /ɪn
di-ZAHLV IN
dɪsˈɒlv/ /ˈɪn
di-SOLV IN
Definition
To mix with a liquid so that it becomes part of the liquid and cannot be seen as a separate substance.
Usage & Nuances
Common in science, especially chemistry. Used mainly for substances (solid, liquid, or gas) mixing into liquids, often water (e.g., 'salt dissolves in water'). Do not use for things simply sinking or mixing physically—the substance must become invisible as it becomes part of the liquid.
Spanish: disolverse enPortuguese (BR): dissolver emPortuguese (PT): dissolver emChinese (Simplified): 溶解于Chinese (Traditional): 溶解於Hindi: में घुलनाArabic: يذوب فيBengali: গলে মিশে যাওয়াRussian: растворяться вJapanese: 〜に溶けるVietnamese: hòa tan trongKorean: ~에 녹다Turkish: ...da çözünmekUrdu: میں حل ہو جاناIndonesian: larut dalam
Example Sentences
Dissolve in some sugar to make the tea sweet.
basic
Salt dissolves in water easily.
basic
Does this powder dissolve in cold water?
basic
Some medicines only dissolve in hot liquids.
natural
You need to stir the mixture so it can fully dissolve in the water.
natural
If it doesn’t dissolve in oil, try mixing it with vinegar instead.
natural