dissolvedis‧solve /dɪˈzɑlv/ ●●○ verb 1 [intransitive, transitive] science, chemistry if a solid dissolves, or if you dissolve it, it mixes with a liquid and becomes liquid itself: Stir the mixture until the sugar dissolves. Dissolve the tablets in warm water.2[transitive] to officially end a marriage, business arrangement, etc.THESAURUSdivorce, separate, split up/break up, annul► see thesaurus at divorce23dissolve into tears/laughter etc. to start crying or laughing a lot