noun🔗ShareThe act of dissociating or disuniting; a state of separation; disunion."The dissociation between my work schedule and my family's needs often caused stress. "mindmedicinephysiologyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareThe 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 ammonium chloride into hydrochloric acid and ammonia"chemistryphysicsprocesssubstanceChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareA defence mechanism where certain thoughts or mental processes are compartmentalised in order to avoid emotional stress to the conscious mind."Feeling overwhelmed by the pressure of exams, Sarah experienced dissociation, compartmentalizing her anxieties about failing and focusing solely on her study schedule. "mindmedicineemotionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading