English dictionary

dissociation

/d/I/,s/oU/s/i/'/eI//S//@/n/

Definitions, examples, synonyms and antonyms from WordNet 3.0.

noun

the act of removing from association

noun.act

Source: WordNet 3.0
a state in which some integrated part of a person's life becomes separated from the rest of the personality and functions independently

noun.state

Synonyms disassociation

Source: WordNet 3.0
(chemistry) the temporary or reversible process in which a molecule or ion is broken down into smaller molecules or ions

noun.process

Source: WordNet 3.0
The act of dissociating or disuniting; a state of separation; disunion.

noun

Source: webster1913