Dissociation Definition & Meaning

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

"Dissociation" in song lyrics

See how dissociation is used in real songs:

  • "society for dissociation"
    AOL — AOL
  • "electro mechanical dissociation"
    AOL — AOL
  • "temporal dissociation"
    AOL — AOL

Usage tips for "dissociation"

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