1. mixed completely with a liquid so as to form a solution
2. officially ended or no longer existing

1. past tense and past participle of dissolve; mixed completely with a liquid
2. past tense and past participle of dissolve; officially ended or terminated

Examples

• The sugar dissolved completely in the hot water.
• Parliament was dissolved before the election.
• The dissolved salt made the water taste salty.
• The dissolved company’s assets were sold off.
• She stirred until the powder was fully dissolved.
• The dissolved partnership ended their business relationship.
• The dissolved medication worked faster than pills.