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dissolves

The correct spelling is dissolves.

How to pronounce dissolves

noun

Say it like: Dis-sol-ves

The correct spelling is dissolves. A form of film punctuation in which there is a gradual transition from one scene to the next For example: "The ruling party or coalition sometimes dissolves parliament early when the polls are favorable, hoping to reconvene with a larger majority."

Usage Examples

The ruling party or coalition sometimes dissolves parliament early when the polls are favorable, hoping to reconvene with a larger majority.

to dissolve an injunction

Meanings

noun

  1. 1.A form of film punctuation in which there is a gradual transition from one scene to the next

verb

  1. 1.To terminate a union of multiple members actively, as by disbanding.
  2. 2.To destroy, make disappear.
  3. 3.To liquify, melt into a fluid.
  4. 4.To be melted, changed into a fluid.
  5. 5.To disintegrate chemically into a solution by immersion into a liquid or gas.

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