DISSOLUTION

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 Dictionary entry overview: What does dissolution mean? 

• DISSOLUTION (noun)
  The noun DISSOLUTION has 5 senses:

1. separation into component parts

2. the process of going into solution

3. dissolute indulgence in sensual pleasure

4. the termination of a meeting

5. the termination or disintegration of a relationship (between persons or nations)

  Familiarity information: DISSOLUTION used as a noun is common.

 Dictionary entry details 

• DISSOLUTION (noun)

Sense 1

Meaning:

Separation into component parts

Classified under:

Nouns denoting natural processes

Synonyms:

disintegration; dissolution

Hypernyms ("dissolution" is a kind of...):

action; activity; natural action; natural process (a process existing in or produced by nature (rather than by the intent of human beings))

Hyponyms (each of the following is a kind of "dissolution"):

fibrinolysis (a normal ongoing process that dissolves fibrin and results in the removal of small blood clots)

lysis ((biochemistry) dissolution or destruction of cells such as blood cells or bacteria)

Derivation:

dissolve (bring the association of to an end or cause to break up)

Sense 2

Meaning:

The process of going into solution

Classified under:

Nouns denoting natural processes

Synonyms:

dissolution; dissolving

Context example:

the dissolving of salt in water

Hypernyms ("dissolution" is a kind of...):

liquefaction (the conversion of a solid or a gas into a liquid)

Derivation:

dissolve (pass into a solution)

dissolve (cause to go into a solution)

Sense 3

Meaning:

Dissolute indulgence in sensual pleasure

Classified under:

Nouns denoting acts or actions

Synonyms:

dissipation; dissolution; licentiousness; looseness; profligacy

Hypernyms ("dissolution" is a kind of...):

intemperance; intemperateness; self-indulgence (excess in action and immoderate indulgence of bodily appetites, especially in passion or indulgence)

Sense 4

Meaning:

The termination of a meeting

Classified under:

Nouns denoting acts or actions

Synonyms:

adjournment; dissolution

Hypernyms ("dissolution" is a kind of...):

conclusion; ending; termination (the act of ending something)

Derivation:

dissolve (bring the association of to an end or cause to break up)

Sense 5

Meaning:

The termination or disintegration of a relationship (between persons or nations)

Classified under:

Nouns denoting acts or actions

Synonyms:

breakup; dissolution

Hypernyms ("dissolution" is a kind of...):

conclusion; ending; termination (the act of ending something)

Hyponyms (each of the following is a kind of "dissolution"):

splitsville (separation or breakup or divorce)

annulment; invalidation ((law) a formal termination (of a relationship or a judicial proceeding etc))

Derivation:

dissolve (bring the association of to an end or cause to break up)

 Context examples 

The reeling action also brings platelets and clusters of platelets closer together, reducing the overall volume of the clot followed by complete dissolution by fibrinolytic enzymes.

(How And Why Blood Clots Shrink, The Titi Tudorancea Bulletin)

Clodronate binds to calcium and inhibits osteoclastic bone resorption and hydroxyapatite crystal formation and dissolution, resulting in a reduction of bone turnover.

(Clodronate Disodium, NCI Thesaurus)

Upon administration, alteplase increases plasmin enzymatic activity, resulting in hyperfibrinolysis and potential dissolution of a thrombus or embolism.

(Alteplase, NCI Thesaurus)

The third-generation bisphosphonate zoledronic acid binds to hydroxyapatite crystals in the bone matrix, slowing their dissolution and inhibiting the formation and aggregation of these crystals.

(Enteric-Coated Zoledronic Acid Tablet MER-101, NCI Thesaurus)

An organic salt or ester of maleic acid that could be conjugated to free base compounds/drugs to improve the physiochemical properties including stability, solubility and dissolution rate.

(Maleic Acid, NCI Thesaurus)

This allele, which encodes serine/threonine-protein kinase PAK 1 protein, plays a role in the dissolution of stress fibers and reorganization of focal complexes.

(PAK1 wt Allele, NCI Thesaurus)

Dissolution of bone; applied especially to the removal or loss of the calcium of bone.

(Osteolysis, NCI Thesaurus)

Additional water to complete dissolution is not necessary.

(Orally Disintegrating Tablet Dosage Form, NCI Thesaurus)

Thus, one would be a better agent for a lozenge when slow dissolution in the mouth is desirable whereas another would provide more rapid disintegration for other purposes.

(Binder Excipient, NCI Thesaurus)

Detrital carbonate is more resistant to dissolution compared to the calcium carbonate produced by plankton that falls directly to the seafloor.

(Detrital carbonate, NOAA Paleoclimate Glossary)