Noun: dissociation di,sow-see'ey-shun
- The act of removing from association
"The dissociation of the two chemicals prevented an explosive reaction"
- A state in which some integrated part of a person's life becomes separated from the rest of the personality and functions independently
"The trauma led to a state of dissociation where she couldn't recall the incident";
- disassociation
- (chemistry) the temporary or reversible process in which a molecule or ion is broken down into smaller molecules or ions
"The dissociation of water molecules is an important process in many chemical reactions"
Derived forms: dissociations
Type of: chemical action, chemical change, chemical process, mental condition, mental state, psychological condition, psychological state, separation
Encyclopedia: Dissociation