exolution

noun

plural -s

obsolete

: a setting free : release, relaxation

Word History

Etymology

Latin exsolution-, exsolutio, from exsolutus (past participle of exsolvere to release, from ex- ex- entry 1 + solvere to loosen, release) + -ion-, -io -ion

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