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Grammar : Verb
Spell : dih-zolv
Phonetic Transcription : dɪˈzɒlv



Definition of dissolve

Origin :
  • late 14c. (transitive and intransitive) "to break up" (of material substances), from Latin dissolvere "to loosen up, break apart," from dis- "apart" (see dis-) + solvere "to loose, loosen" (see solve). Meaning "to disband" (an assembly) is early 15c. Related: Dissolved; dissolving.
  • verb melt from solid to liquid; mix in
  • verb disappear, disintegrate
  • verb annul, discontinue
Example sentences :
  • Besides, as he said to a colleague, "If we did not dissolve we would be showing the white feather."
  • Extract from : « The Grand Old Man » by Richard B. Cook
  • Dissolve an ounce of isinglass in as much warm water as will cover it.
  • Extract from : « Directions for Cookery, in its Various Branches » by Eliza Leslie
  • Pour on them as much white wine as will cover and dissolve them.
  • Extract from : « Directions for Cookery, in its Various Branches » by Eliza Leslie
  • Dissolve half a pound of loaf-sugar in half a pint of claret.
  • Extract from : « Directions for Cookery, in its Various Branches » by Eliza Leslie
  • Then dissolve it by stirring it in a saucepan over the fire.
  • Extract from : « The Skilful Cook » by Mary Harrison
  • Dissolve the gum and honey in it, and strain it through muslin.
  • Extract from : « The Skilful Cook » by Mary Harrison
  • The longer gelatine soaks, the more quickly it will dissolve.
  • Extract from : « The Skilful Cook » by Mary Harrison
  • Dissolve a pound of alum, and as much cream of tartar, in a quart of boiling water, and add two full gallons of cold water to it.
  • Extract from : « The Cook and Housekeeper's Complete and Universal Dictionary; Including a System of Modern Cookery, in all Its Various Branches, » by Mary Eaton
  • To one pint of juice, add a pound and a half of fine sugar; dissolve the sugar in water, and boil it till the water is dried up.
  • Extract from : « The Cook and Housekeeper's Complete and Universal Dictionary; Including a System of Modern Cookery, in all Its Various Branches, » by Mary Eaton
  • For marbling books or paper, dissolve four ounces of gum arabac in two quarts of water, and pour it into a broad vessel.
  • Extract from : « The Cook and Housekeeper's Complete and Universal Dictionary; Including a System of Modern Cookery, in all Its Various Branches, » by Mary Eaton

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