Dissociation
WordNet

noun


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



  1. The act of dissociating or disuniting; a state of separation; disunion.
  2. The process by which a compound body breaks up into simpler constituents; said particularly of the action of heat on gaseous or volatile substances.
    the dissociation of the sulphur molecules
    the dissociation of ammonium chloride into hydrochloric acid and ammonia

  1. A defence mechanism where certain thoughts or mental processes are compartmentalised in order to avoid emotional stress to the conscious mind.
 
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