Dissipation - Definition
dissipation
n 1: breaking up and scattering by dispersion; "the dissipation
of the mist"
2: dissolute indulgence in sensual pleasure [syn: profligacy,
dissipation, dissolution, licentiousness, looseness]
3: 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" [syn: waste, wastefulness,
dissipation]