Dissipation Definition & Meaning
dissipation
- noun
- breaking up and scattering by dispersion; "the dissipation of the mist"
- dissolute indulgence in sensual pleasure
- 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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"kinetic energy dissipation"
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- What does dissipation mean?
- breaking up and scattering by dispersion; "the dissipation of the mist" dissolute indulgence in sensual pleasure 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"
- What part of speech is dissipation?
- Dissipation is a noun.
- How many definitions does dissipation have?
- Dissipation has 3 definitions across 1 part of speech (noun).