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dissolution
/di.sɔ.ly.sjɔ̃/
dissolution
La dissolution du mariage a été prononcée par le juge.
The dissolution of the marriage was pronounced by the judge.
formal
The act of dissolving or breaking up something, such as a company, partnership, or marriage.
La dissolution de l'entreprise a été décidée par les actionnaires.
The dissolution of the company was decided by the shareholders.
In legal contexts, dissolution often refers to the formal termination of a legal entity or agreement.
technical
The process of dissolving a substance in a liquid, such as sugar in water.
La dissolution du sel dans l'eau est un phénomène chimique courant.
The dissolution of salt in water is a common chemical phenomenon.
In chemistry, dissolution refers to the process where a solute is incorporated into a solvent.
Collocations
dissolution d'une sociétédissolution of a companydissolution d'un mariagedissolution of a marriagedissolution d'une assembléedissolution of an assembly
Related Phrases
Pro Tip
Legal vs. Chemical Contexts
Be mindful of the context when using 'dissolution'. In legal contexts, it refers to the termination of entities or agreements, while in chemistry, it refers to the process of dissolving a substance.
Gold Rule
Formal Usage
'Dissolution' is typically used in formal or legal contexts. Avoid using it in casual conversation.
Word Origin
From Latin 'dissolutio', from 'dissolvere' meaning 'to loosen' or 'to dissolve'.
Usage Notes
In French, 'dissolution' is often used in legal and formal contexts to describe the termination of entities or agreements. In chemistry, it refers to the process of dissolving a substance.
Word Breakdown
dis-
apart
prefix-solution
the act of loosening or dissolving
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