noun, noun or participle which takes 'suru', intransitive verb
dissociation
Chemistry term for the splitting of a molecule into smaller components, ions, or radicals. Also used in psychology for dissociative states.
水は水素イオンと水酸化物イオンに解離する。
Water dissociates into hydrogen ions and hydroxide ions.
noun, noun or participle which takes 'suru', transitive verb, intransitive verb
unraveling and separating; coming apart
General use for things coming apart, unraveling, or separating into components. Can be used transitively or intransitively.
議論が進むにつれて、問題が解離していった。
As the discussion progressed, the issues unraveled and separated.
彼は複雑な理論を解離して説明した。
He unraveled and explained the complex theory.