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Dissociation

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Noun

1. dissociation

the act of removing from association

2. disassociation, dissociation

a state in which some integrated part of a person's life becomes separated from the rest of the personality and functions independently

3. dissociation

(chemistry) the temporary or reversible process in which a molecule or ion is broken down into smaller molecules or ions

WordNet Lexical Database for English. Princeton University. 2010.

Dissociation

see synonyms of dissociation
noun
1. 
the act of dissociating or the state of being dissociated
2. chemistry
a. 
a reversible chemical change of the molecules of a single compound into two or more other molecules, atoms, ions, or radicals
b. 
any decomposition of the molecules of a single compound into two or more other compounds, atoms, ions, or radicals
3. 
separation of molecules or atoms that occurs when a liquid or solid changes to a gas
4. psychiatry
the separation of a group of mental processes or ideas from the rest of the personality, so that they lead an independent existence, as in cases of multiple personality

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Dissociation

see synonyms of dissociation
noun
1. 
a dissociating or being dissociated; separation
2.  Chemistry
the breaking up of a compound into simpler components, as with heat or a solvent, frequently in a reversible manner so that the components may recombine
3.  Psychology
a. 
a split in the conscious process in which a group of mental activities breaks away from the main stream of consciousness and functions as a separate unit, as if belonging to another person
b. 
the abnormal separation of related ideas, thoughts, or emotions

Webster’s New World College Dictionary, 4th Edition. Copyright © 2010 by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt. All rights reserved.

Dissociation

see synonyms of dissociation
n.
1. The act of dissociating or the condition of having been dissociated.
2. Chemistry
a. The process by which the action of a solvent or a change in physical condition, as in pressure or temperature, causes a molecule to split into simpler groups of atoms, single atoms, or ions.
b. The separation of an electrolyte into ions of opposite charge.
3. Psychiatry A disintegration or fragmentation of the mind in which memories, thoughts, or aspects of the personality become disconnected, as in multiple personality disorder or some kinds of amnesia.

The American Heritage ® Dictionary of the English Language, Fifth Edition copyright ©2018 by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company. All rights reserved.

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