dissociation
/dɪˌsoʊsiˈeɪʃən/ noun C2- The act of dissociating or disuniting; a state of separation; disunion.
- 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
- A defence mechanism where certain thoughts or mental processes are compartmentalised in order to avoid emotional stress to the conscious mind.
Plural dissociations
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