dissolve

dis·solve

verb \diz-ˈälv, -ˈȯlv\

dis·solveddis·solv·ing

Definition of DISSOLVE

transitive verb

1

: to cause to pass into solution <dissolve sugar in water>

2

: to cause to melt or liquefy

intransitive verb

1

: to become fluid

2

: to pass into solution

—dis·solv·able \-ˈäl-və-bəl, -ˈȯl-\ adjective

—dis·solv·er noun