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DISSOCIATION
dissociation
(noun) the act of removing from association
dissociation
(noun) (chemistry) the temporary or reversible process in which a molecule or ion is broken down into smaller molecules or ions
dissociation, disassociation
(noun) a state in which some integrated part of a person’s life becomes separated from the rest of the personality and functions independently
Source: WordNet® 3.1
Etymology
Noun
dissociation (countable and uncountable, plural dissociations)
The act of dissociating or disuniting; a state of separation; disunion.
(chemistry) The process by which a compound body breaks up into simpler constituents; said particularly of the action of heat on gaseous or volatile substances.
(psychology) A defence mechanism where certain thoughts or mental processes are compartmentalised in order to avoid emotional stress to the conscious mind.
Source: Wiktionary
Dis*so`ci*a"tion, n. Etym: [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.)
Definition: 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.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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