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dissociation

/dɪˌsəʊsiˈeɪʃən/

/dɪˌsoʊsiˈeɪʃən/

dissociationnoun

dissociations

Translations

Dissociation is a common response to trauma.

Диссоциация является обычной реакцией на травму.

Definitions

The disconnection or separation of something from something else or the state of being disconnected.

The dissociation of the two companies led to a significant drop in their market value.

A mental process of disconnecting from one's thoughts, feelings, memories, or sense of identity, often as a defense mechanism.

During therapy, she explored her dissociation as a way to cope with past trauma.

In chemistry, the process by which a compound breaks down into simpler constituents, often ions, when dissolved in a solvent.

The dissociation of salt in water results in the formation of sodium and chloride ions.

Synonyms

dissociationadjective

more dissociation

Comp.

most dissociation

Super.

/dɪˌsəʊsiˈeɪʃən/

/dɪˌsoʊsiˈeɪʃən/

Used attributively before a noun (e.g., "dissociation constant")

Definitions

Relating to or involving dissociation, especially in a chemical or psychological context.

The dissociation constant provides insight into the binding affinity of the enzyme.