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Dissociation vs Retirement - What's the difference?

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Dissociation is a related term of retirement.


As nouns the difference between dissociation and retirement

is that dissociation is the act of dissociating]] or [[disunite|disuniting; a state of separation; disunion while retirement is an act of retiring; withdrawal.

dissociation

English

Noun

(en noun)
  • The act of dissociating]] or [[disunite, disuniting; a state of separation; disunion.
  • (chemistry) The process by which a compound body breaks up into simpler constituents; said particularly of the action of heat on gaseous or volatile substances.
  • the dissociation of the sulphur molecules
    the dissociation of ammonium chloride into hydrochloric acid and ammonia
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  • (psychology) A defence mechanism where certain thoughts or mental processes are compartmentalised in order to avoid emotional stress to the conscious mind.
  • "Project MONARCH could be best described as a form of structured dissociation and occultic integration, carried out in order to compartmentalize the mind into multiple personalities within a systematic framework." —Ron Patton

    retirement

    English

    Noun

  • An act of retiring; withdrawal.
  • * 2012 , Chelsea 6-0 Wolves [http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/football/19632463]
  • The Chelsea captain was a virtual spectator as he was treated to his side's biggest win for almost two years as Stamford Bridge serenaded him with chants of "there's only one England captain," some 48 hours after he announced his retirement from international football.
  • (uncountable) The state of being retired; seclusion.
  • The portion of one's life after retiring from one's career.
  • (obsolete) A place of seclusion or privacy; a place to which one withdraws or retreats; a private abode.
  • Synonyms

    * (act of retiring) departure, withdrawment * (state of being retired) privacy, seclusion, solitude * (place of seclusion or privacy) retreat