Opplåsing

Opplåsing is not a standard Norwegian term. The closest and standard form is oppløsning. This article explains the principal senses associated with oppløsning: the dissolution of substances, the resolution of images or questions, and the ending or disbanding of a body or organization. The exact meaning depends on the context.

In chemistry, oppløsning refers to the process by which a solute becomes dispersed in a solvent to form a solution. Key concepts include solubility, saturation, and the rate of dissolution. Factors influencing dissolution include temperature, agitation, surface area, and the nature of the solvent. A saturated solution contains the maximum amount of solute at a given temperature, and solubility is often expressed as the amount of solute that can dissolve in a solvent under specified conditions.

In imaging, displays and printing, oppløsning denotes resolution—the level of detail that can be captured or reproduced. It is commonly measured in pixels per inch (ppi) or dots per inch (dpi). Higher resolution yields finer detail but requires more storage, bandwidth, and processing power. The choice of resolution depends on the viewing distance, media, and device capabilities.

In politics and organizational contexts, oppløsning can mean the dissolution or disbanding of a body, such as a parliament, government, company, or association. Dissolution ends the formal existence or authority of the entity and is typically defined by law, charter provisions, or organizational rules, including procedures for asset disposition and transition.

Other senses include resolution of a problem or conflict; in mathematics, however, the standard term for a solution is løsning or løsning, while oppløsning is not commonly used in that sense. See also dissolution, solubility, and image resolution.