exsolve

verb

ex·​solve

(ˈ)ek(s)+

: to separate or precipitate from a solid crystalline phase : unmix

Word History

Etymology

Latin exsolvere to loosen, untie, release, from ex- ex- entry 1 + solvere to loosen, release

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