Dissimilation (Noun)
Meaning 1
A linguistic process by which one of two similar sounds in a word becomes less like the other; "the Old French MARBRE became the English MARBLE by dissimilation".
Classification
Nouns denoting natural processes.
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Meaning 2
Breakdown in living organisms of more complex substances into simpler ones together with release of energy.
Classification
Nouns denoting natural processes.