Definitions for: Dissociation

[n] the act of removing from association
[n] (chemistry) the temporary or reversible chemical process in which a molecule or ion is broken down into smaller molecules or ions
[n] a state in which some integrated part of a person's life becomes separated from the rest of the personality and functions independently

Webster (1913) Definition: Dis*so`ci*a"tion (?; 106), n. [L. dissociatio:
cf. F. dissociation.]
1. The act of dissociating or disuniting; a state of
separation; disunion.

It will add infinitely dissociation, distraction,
and confusion of these confederate republics.
--Burke.

2. (Chem.) The process by which a compound body breaks up
into simpler constituents; -- said particularly of the
action of heat on gaseous or volatile substances; as, the
dissociation of the sulphur molecules; the dissociation of
ammonium chloride into hydrochloric acid and ammonia.

Synonyms: disassociation

See Also: chemical action, chemical change, chemical process, compartmentalisation, compartmentalization, dissociative disorder, mental state, psychological state, separation

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