dissociation Definition

dissociate
verb dissociated, dissociating

1. To regard something or someone as separate.

Thesaurus: separate, divorce, disconnect, detach, break off, segregate, sever; Antonym: attach.
2. To declare someone or oneself to be unconnected with someone or something else.
3. chem.
Said of a chemical substance: to break down into its constituent molecules, atoms or ions, eg when dissolved in water or exposed to electromagnetic radiation.

Derivative: dissociation
noun

Etymology: 16c: from Latin dissociare, dissociatum.