Dissociation (Noun)
Meaning 1
(chemistry) the temporary or reversible process in which a molecule or ion is broken down into smaller molecules or ions.
Classification
Nouns denoting natural processes.
Examples
- The dissociation of sodium chloride in water produces positively charged sodium ions and negatively charged chloride ions.
- Dissociation of a molecule into its constituent atoms is a common step in many chemical reactions.
- In a dissociation reaction, an acid splits into its conjugate base and a proton.
- The dissociation constant of a compound is a measure of the extent to which it breaks apart into its component ions in a solution.
- High temperatures and pressures can cause the dissociation of a molecule, leading to the formation of free radicals.
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Meaning 2
The act of removing from association.
Classification
Nouns denoting acts or actions.
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Meaning 3
A state in which some integrated part of a person's life becomes separated from the rest of the personality and functions independently.
Classification
Nouns denoting natural processes.