Definitions

1. verb

to break or become broken down into smaller parts, especially into a liquid or a gas.

“The sugar will dissolve in the hot water.”

2. noun

the act or process of becoming liquid or disintegrating, especially into a solution.

“The dissolve of the ice caused the pond to become a muddy mess.”

3. verb

to cause something to become a liquid or a gas, especially by applying heat or a solvent.

“The chef dissolved the sugar in the syrup to make a sweet glaze.”

4. noun

a shot in a film or television show that shows a transition from one scene to another, often with a fading or blurring effect.

“The director used a dissolve to transition from the cityscape to the park scene.”

5. verb

to become or make something less intense, severe, or extreme, often in a gradual or subtle way.

“The news of the death will eventually dissolve the tension in the room.”