Definition
- (verb) To make unrelated; to sever a connection; to separate. “A number of group members wish to dissociate themselves from the majority.”
- (verb) To part; to stop associating. “After the big fight, the gang totally dissociated from each other.”
- (verb) To separate compounds into simpler component parts, usually by applying heat or through electrolysis. “We dissociated the lead iodide into its elements by heating”
- (verb) To undergo dissociation.
- (verb) To undergo dissociation. “Gerald checked himself into the hospital because he was dissociating.”
Word stats
- Dissociate contains 10 letters: 5 vowel(s) and 5 consonant(s).
- It uses 8 unique letters.
- Estimated syllable count: 3.
- Scrabble-style letter score: 13.
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Other 10-letter words
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Words starting with DIS
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Frequently asked questions
What does Dissociate mean?
To make unrelated; to sever a connection; to separate.
How many letters are in Dissociate?
Dissociate has 10 letters.
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