dissolve
/dɪˈzɒlv/
dis · solve
dɪ · ˈzɒlv
English Definition
v. melt, become liquid
Significado en Español
disolver, disolverse
Nghĩa Tiếng Việt
hòa tan, giải tán
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Example Sentence
The sugar dissolved in water.
糖溶于水中。
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Memory Aid / 记忆技巧
dis(separate)+solve(untangle).
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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)
Choose the word that is a synonym for “dissolve” as used in the following sentence: “The sugar will dissolve in water if you stir it.”
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A
melt
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B
freeze
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C
harden
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D
accumulate
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A — melt.
“dissolve” means v. melt, become liquid
Practice — Sentence Completion (ISEE Verbal)
Stir the sugar until the crystals completely ______ in the water.
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A
dissolve
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B
harden
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C
freeze
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D
solidify
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A — dissolve.
“dissolve” means v. melt, become liquid
Common questions about “dissolve”
What does “dissolve” mean?
dissolve — v. melt, become liquid. In Chinese: 溶解，解散.
How do you pronounce “dissolve”?
dissolve is pronounced /dɪˈzɒlv/. It breaks into 2 syllables: dis · solve.
How do you use “dissolve” in a sentence?
The sugar dissolved in water. (糖溶于水中。)
What are synonyms for “dissolve”?
melt, disappear — all close in meaning to dissolve (v. melt, become liquid).
Is “dissolve” an ISEE Lower-level word?
Yes. dissolve appears on the iSEE Vocab Lower list, which covers 615 words for the ISEE and SSAT.
How can I remember “dissolve”?
dis(separate)+solve(untangle).
