Answer: dissociating

AnswerCrossword Clue
dissociatingSplit off (a component of mental activity) to act as an independent part of mental life
dissociating(of a molecule) Undergo this process
dissociatingBecome separated or disconnected
dissociatingDeclare that one is not connected with or a supporter of (someone or something)
dissociatingDISSOCIATE, to separate from association or union with another also DISASSOCIATE
dissociatingCause (a molecule) to split into separate smaller atoms, ions, or molecules, esp. reversibly
dissociatingDisconnect or separate (used esp. in abstract contexts)