dissociate
US /dɪˈsoʊ.ʃi.eɪt/
UK /dɪˈsoʊ.ʃi.eɪt/
1.
dissocier, séparer
disconnect or separate (something) from something else so that they are no longer in combination or association
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It's important to dissociate yourself from negative influences.
Il est important de se dissocier des influences négatives.
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The company tried to dissociate itself from the scandal.
L'entreprise a essayé de se dissocier du scandale.
2.
dissocier, se décomposer
(in chemistry) (of a molecule) split into smaller molecules, atoms, or ions, especially reversibly
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When heated, the compound will dissociate into its constituent elements.
Lorsqu'il est chauffé, le composé va se dissocier en ses éléments constitutifs.
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Acids dissociate in water to produce hydrogen ions.
Les acides se dissocient dans l'eau pour produire des ions hydrogène.