| Noun | 1. | dissolution - the process of going into solution; "the dissolving of salt in water"liquefaction - the conversion of a solid or a gas into a liquid | |
| 2. | dissolution - separation into component partsfibrinolysis - a normal ongoing process that dissolves fibrin and results in the removal of small blood clots; "drugs causing fibrinolysis have been utilized therapeutically" lysis - (biochemistry) dissolution or destruction of cells such as blood cells or bacteria | |
| 3. | dissolution - dissolute indulgence in sensual pleasure | |
| 4. | dissolution - the termination of a meeting | |
| 5. | dissolution - the termination of a relationshipsplitsville - separation or breakup or divorce; "after 15 years together they are headed for splitsville" | |