dissociation.
The act of dissociating or disuniting; a state of separation; disunion.
Meaning & usage
The act of dissociating or disuniting; a state of separation; disunion.
The process by which a compound body breaks up into simpler constituents; said particularly of the action of heat on gaseous or volatile substances.
the dissociation of the sulphur molecules
the dissociation of ammonium chloride into hydrochloric acid and ammonia
A defence mechanism where certain thoughts or mental processes are compartmentalised in order to avoid emotional stress to the conscious mind.
Where this word comes from
Borrowed from French dissociation, from Latin dissociātiō(n).
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