Definition

To cause something to dissolve again in a liquid after it has previously been dissolved and then solidified or separated.

Example

After cooling, the sugar will redissolve in the hot water.

Tense Forms

Conversation

Have you ever tried to redissolve sugar in cold water?

No, but I thought it would be tricky since it's already dissolved once.

It's actually not that hard; you just need to stir a bit more.

That sounds easy enough! I should give it a shot.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Redissolve → It is formed from "re-" (meaning again) and "dissolvere" (from Latin, meaning to loosen or dissolve). The word means to dissolve something again after it has already been dissolved.

Memory Tip

Think of 'dissolving' something 'again' — 're-' means again, and 'dissolvere' means to loosen or dissolve.

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