dissociation UK /dɪˌsəʊʃiˈeɪʃən/US /dɪˌsoʊsiˈeɪʃən/ noun3 •The act of dissociating or disuniting; a state of separation; disunion. •The process by which a compound body breaks up into simpler constituents; said particularly of the action of heat on gaseous or volatile substances. •A defence mechanism where certain thoughts or mental processes are compartmentalised in order to avoid emotional stress to the conscious mind. formsdissociations
