dissociate
US /dɪˈsoʊ.ʃi.eɪt/
UK /dɪˈsoʊ.ʃi.eɪt/
1.
dissociar, separar
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.
É importante dissociar-se de influências negativas.
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The company tried to dissociate itself from the scandal.
A empresa tentou dissociar-se do escândalo.
2.
dissociar, desassociar
(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.
Quando aquecido, o composto irá se dissociar em seus elementos constituintes.
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Acids dissociate in water to produce hydrogen ions.
Ácidos se dissociam em água para produzir íons de hidrogênio.