Dissociation, in the wide sense of the word, is an act of disuniting or separating a complex object into parts. Dissociation may also refer to: *

Dissociation (chemistry) Dissociation in chemistry is a general process in which molecules (or ionic compounds such as salts, or complexes) separate or split into other things such as atoms, ions, or radicals, usually in a reversible manner. For instance, when an acid ...

, general process in which molecules or ionic compounds (complexes, or salts) split into smaller particles, usually in a reversible manner * Dissociation (neuropsychology), identification of the neural substrate of a particular brain function through various methods *

Dissociation (psychology) Dissociation, as a concept that has been developed over time, is a wide array of experiences, ranging from a mild emotional detachment from the immediate surroundings, to a more severe disconnection from physical and emotional experiences. The m ...

, an experience of having one's attention and emotions detached from the environment *

Dissociation (rhetoric) Dissociation is a rhetorical device in which the speaker separates a notion considered by the audience to form a unitary concept into two new notions.Van Rees, M.A. "Strategic Maneuvering with Dissociation." Argumentation 20.4 (2006): 473-487. Web. ...

, a rhetorical device in which the speaker separates a notion considered to form a unitary concept into two new notions to affect an audience in some way * ''Dissociation'' (album), by the Dillinger Escape Plan, 2016

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