dissipation (Meaning)

Wordnet

dissipation (n)

breaking up and scattering by dispersion

dissolute indulgence in sensual pleasure

useless or profitless activity; using or expending or consuming thoughtlessly or carelessly

Webster

dissipation (n.)

The act of dissipating or dispersing; a state of dispersion or separation; dispersion; waste.

A dissolute course of life, in which health, money, etc., are squandered in pursuit of pleasure; profuseness in vicious indulgence, as late hours, riotous living, etc.; dissoluteness.

A trifle which wastes time or distracts attention.

dissipation Sentence Examples

  1. The dissipation of energy in the system led to a gradual decrease in its overall efficiency.
  2. The dissipation of heat from the radiator helped to keep the engine cool.
  3. The dissipation of sound waves in the air made it difficult to hear the distant conversation.
  4. The dissipation of light as it passed through the fog made it difficult to see clearly.
  5. The dissipation of energy in the circuit caused the battery to run down quickly.
  6. The dissipation of heat from the Earth's surface into space helps to regulate the planet's temperature.
  7. The dissipation of energy as friction causes objects to slow down and eventually come to a stop.
  8. The dissipation of momentum in a collision causes the objects involved to rebound with less force.
  9. The dissipation of energy in a vibrating object causes the vibrations to die down over time.
  10. The dissipation of energy in a fluid causes it to become less turbulent and more laminar.

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The dissipation of energy in the system led to a gradual decrease in its overall efficiency.

The dissipation of heat from the radiator helped to keep the engine cool.

The dissipation of sound waves in the air made it difficult to hear the distant conversation.

The dissipation of light as it passed through the fog made it difficult to see clearly.