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Dissolve

dɪˈzɒlv

Dissolve definitions
verb
dissolve dissolved dissolves dissolving
  1. (with reference to a solid) become or cause to become incorporated into a liquid so as to form a solution

    "glucose dissolves easily in water"

    go into solution become a solution break down
    • disappear

      "my courage dissolved"

    • subside uncontrollably into (an expression of strong feelings)

      "she suddenly dissolved into floods of tears"

    • (of an image or scene in a film) change gradually to (another)

      "the scene dissolves into a series of shots of the Morgan family"

  2. close down or dismiss (an assembly or official body)

    "the National Assembly was dissolved after a coup"

    • annul or end (a partnership or marriage)

      "their marriage has been dissolved"

noun
dissolve dissolves
  1. an act or instance of moving gradually from one image or scene in a film to another

    "the alternatives to a cut are fades or dissolves"