ˈbɹeɪkʌp dɪs.ɪn.tɪˈɡɹeɪʃən ˌdɪsɪˈpeɪʃən ˌdɪsəˈl(j)uːʃən ˌdɪsəˈluʃən ˈluːsnəs ˈpɹɑflɪɡəsi the termination or disintegration of a relationship (between persons or nations) the termination of a meeting dissolute indulgence in sensual pleasure separation into component parts the process of going into solution the dissolving of salt in water