Homonym: Dissolve (Disintegrate)
"Dissolve" refers to the process in which a solid, liquid, or gas becomes incorporated into a liquid, forming a solution. This occurs when the molecules of the solute (the substance being dissolved) interact with the molecules of the solvent (the liquid doing the dissolving). Common examples include salt dissolving in water or sugar dissolving in tea.
The rate at which a substance dissolves can be influenced by several factors, including temperature, agitation, and the size of the solute particles. Higher temperatures often increase the solubility of solids in liquids, while stirring can help distribute the solute more evenly throughout the solvent.