What is the meaning of dissociation?

noun

  • The act of removing from association.
  • A state in which some integrated part of a person's life becomes separated from the rest of the personality and functions independently.
  • Chemistry) the temporary or reversible process in which a molecule or ion is broken down into smaller molecules or ions. (.
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