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Dissociation

Dissociation Meaning & Definition
Dissociation Definition And Meaning

What's The Definition Of Dissociation?

[n] the act of removing from association
[n] (chemistry) the temporary or reversible chemical process in which a molecule or ion is broken down into smaller molecules or ions
[n] a state in which some integrated part of a person's life becomes separated from the rest of the personality and functions independently

Synonyms | Synonyms for Dissociation: disassociation

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See Also | chemical action | chemical change | chemical process | compartmentalisation | compartmentalization | dissociative disorder | mental state | psychological state | separation

Dissociation In Webster's Dictionary

\Dis*so`ci*a"tion\ (?; 106), n. [L. dissociatio: cf. F. dissociation.] 1. The act of dissociating or disuniting; a state of separation; disunion. It will add infinitely dissociation, distraction, and confusion of these confederate republics. --Burke. 2. (Chem.) The process by which a compound body breaks up into simpler constituents; -- said particularly of the action of heat on gaseous or volatile substances; as, the dissociation of the sulphur molecules; the dissociation of ammonium chloride into hydrochloric acid and ammonia.

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