Dissolve
/dɪˈzɒlv/noun
To cause a solid to become incorporated into a liquid, forming a solution.
Did you know?In ancient alchemy, to dissolve was a crucial step in the transmutation process, representing the breaking down of matter to reveal its hidden essence.
Etymological Timeline
Proto-Indo-European
PIE
*selo-
“to loosen or release”
Latin
Latin
dissolvere
“to loosen apart, break up”
Old French
Old French
dissolver
“to dissolve, break down”
Middle English
Middle English
dissolven
“to dissolve, melt away”
Modern English
English
dissolve
“to cause to become liquid or to break down into components”