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1. (n.) dissociation
an act or instance of dissociating.
2. dissociation
the state of being dissociated; disjunction; separation.
3. dissociation
the decomposition of a substance into simpler molecules or atoms with the addition of heat or energy.
4. dissociation
the splitting off of a group of mental processes from the main body of consciousness, as in amnesia or certain forms of hysteria.
Etymology: (1605–15; < L dissociātiō)
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Princeton's WordNet |
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1. (noun) dissociation
the act of removing from association
2. (noun) dissociation, disassociation
a state in which some integrated part of a person's life becomes separated from the rest of the personality and functions independently
3. (noun) dissociation
(chemistry) the temporary or reversible process in which a molecule or ion is broken down into smaller molecules or ions
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Webster Dictionary |
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1. (noun) Dissociation
the act of dissociating or disuniting; a state of separation; disunion
2. (noun) Dissociation
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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The Standard Electrical Dictionary |
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1. Dissociation
The separation of a chemical compound into its elements by a sufficiently high degree of heat. All compounds are susceptible of dissociation, so that it follows that combustion is impossible at high temperatures.
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