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dissolution

/di.sɔ.ly.sjɔ̃/
noun★Intermediate— dissolution
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

Synonyms

annulationrupturedémantèlementdésagrégation

Antonyms

créationformationconstitutionassemblage

Related Phrases

dissolution de l'Assemblée nationalephrase
dissolution of the National Assembly
dissolution d'un contratphrase
dissolution of a contract

💡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
root
Dictionnaire Français-Anglais

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