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1. (n.) dissipation
the act of dissipating.
2. dissipation
the state of being dissipated; dispersion; disintegration.
3. dissipation
a wasting by misuse:
the dissipation of a fortune.
4. dissipation
amusement; diversion.
5. dissipation
dissolute way of living, esp. excessive drinking of liquor; intemperance.
6. dissipation
a process in which energy is used or lost without accomplishing useful work, as friction causing loss of mechanical energy.
Etymology: (1535–45; < L)
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Princeton's WordNet |
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1. (noun) dissipation
breaking up and scattering by dispersion
"the dissipation of the mist"
2. (noun) profligacy, dissipation, dissolution, licentiousness, looseness
dissolute indulgence in sensual pleasure
3. (noun) waste, wastefulness, dissipation
useless or profitless activity; using or expending or consuming thoughtlessly or carelessly
"if the effort brings no compensating gain it is a waste"; "mindless dissipation of natural resources"
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1. (noun) dissipation
the act of dissipating or dispersing; a state of dispersion or separation; dispersion; waste
2. (noun) dissipation
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
3. (noun) dissipation
a trifle which wastes time or distracts attention
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