dissolving

[/dɪˈzɒlvɪŋ/]
verb (present participle)/noun/adjective
dissolvendo/dissolução
1. The process of a solid substance becoming liquid by being mixed with a liquid
The sugar is dissolving in the hot water.
O açúcar está se dissolvendo na água quente.
2. The process of ending or terminating something formally, such as a partnership, marriage, or organization
The company is dissolving its partnership with the distributor.
A empresa está dissolvendo sua parceria com o distribuidor.
3. The process of gradually disappearing or fading away
The mist is dissolving as the sun rises.
A neblina está se dissolvendo conforme o sol nasce.
4. In government, the termination of a legislative body or parliament
The parliament is dissolving before the general election.
O parlamento está se dissolvendo antes da eleição geral.
In Brazil, 'dissolving' is commonly used in both scientific contexts (chemistry education) and legal/business contexts (company dissolution). The term 'dissolução de sociedade' (dissolution of partnership) is a well-established legal term. In American English, the word frequently appears in phrases like 'dissolving into laughter/tears,' expressing emotional or physical states. In Portuguese, the reflexive form 'dissolver-se' is often preferred, particularly in Portugal.
NYC Slang
breaking up/fading out
Synonyms / Sinônimos
meltingliquefyingdisintegratingvanishingterminatingendingbreaking up
Antonyms / Antônimos
formingsolidifyingcrystallizingestablishingcreatingcombining

Regional Variations

General Brazilian Portuguese
dissolvendo
Most common form used in chemistry and legal contexts
General Brazilian Portuguese
derretendo
Used when emphasizing melting rather than chemical dissolution
Rio de Janeiro
dissolvendo/derretendo
Both forms equally used in casual speech
São Paulo
dissolvendo
Preferred in formal business and legal language
Portugal
dissolvendo/a dissolver-se
Portuguese Portuguese uses the reflexive form more frequently

Related Words

dissolvedissolutionsolublesolutionsolventdisbanddispersefade

Related Idioms & Phrases

dissolving into tears
dissolving into laughter
dissolving partnership
dissolving view (photographic transition)
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