Word
dissolved
Phoneticsdis·solved, stress on the second syllable
US/dɪˈzɑɫvd/
UK/dɪsˈɒlvd/
Definitions
01mixed into a liquid
B1 · Intermediate Science
v. mixed into a liquid until it became part of it and could no longer be seen.
v. the process of a solid becoming incorporated into a liquid so as to form a solution.
“The sugar dissolved quickly in the hot tea as she stirred it.”
“The salt crystals dissolved almost instantly upon contact with the boiling water, leaving the liquid perfectly clear for the next step of the experiment.”
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02ended an organization
B2 · Upper Intermediate Law Formal
v. officially ended a group, a marriage, or a government.
v. formally terminated a legal bond, an assembly, or a political body.
“The king dissolved the parliament and called for new elections.”
“The partnership was formally dissolved after both parties agreed that their strategic visions for the company were no longer compatible.”
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03faded away
B2 · Upper Intermediate Literary
v. disappeared slowly or lost its strength.
v. gradually disappeared, faded, or lost definition and clarity.
“Her anger dissolved when she saw his sincere apology.”
“The morning mist dissolved as the sun rose higher, revealing the jagged peaks of the mountains for the first time that day.”
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04in a liquid state
B2 · Upper Intermediate Science Technical
adj. describes something that is already mixed into a liquid.
adj. referring to a solute that has undergone the process of dissolution and is now in a liquid state.
“The amount of dissolved oxygen in the water is important for the fish.”
“High levels of dissolved minerals can affect the taste of drinking water and cause buildup in industrial pipes over time.”
Usage
Usually placed before the noun it describes.
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Real-World Examples
“The paper says it understands that the pair "dissolved their 19-year marriage last month, days before his drink-drive arrest and rant a petrol station staff".” “The researchers argue that dissolved oxygen levels should also be formally included.” “At the same time, the leftover solid material absorbed some dissolved substances that were already present in the water, including larger, more complex compounds.” - Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.B2 FirstIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.5.5–6.5TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 4.0–4.572–94TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.785–944
- Frequency
- Frequent
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- B2 · Upper Intermediate
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