1. The act or process of separating or disconnecting something from something else; breaking of association
The dissociation of the company from its parent organization was completed last year.
A dissociação da empresa de sua organização-mãe foi concluída no ano passado.
2. In psychology, a mental process involving a disconnection between thoughts, identity, consciousness and memory
The patient experienced dissociation during the traumatic event.
O paciente experimentou dissociação durante o evento traumático.
3. In chemistry, the breaking down of a compound into simpler components
The dissociation of water molecules occurs at high temperatures.
A dissociação de moléculas de água ocorre em temperaturas elevadas.