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dissolve

/dɪˈzɒlv/
noun
  1. A form of film punctuation in which there is a gradual transition from one scene to the next

    Similar: fade out

Synonymsfade out
verb
  1. To terminate a union of multiple members actively, as by disbanding.

    "The ruling party or coalition sometimes dissolves parliament early when the polls are favorable, hoping to reconvene with a larger majority."

  2. To destroy, make disappear.

  3. To liquify, melt into a fluid.

    Similar: formelt, melt

Synonymsfade out, formelt, melt
Antonymsestablish, found

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