Dissipation Definition

dĭsə-pāshən
noun
A scattering or being scattered; dispersion.
Webster's New World
The act of dissipating or the condition of having been dissipated.
American Heritage
Wasteful expenditure or consumption.
American Heritage
A wasting or squandering.
Webster's New World
An idle or frivolous amusement or diversion.
Webster's New World
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Other Word Forms of Dissipation

Noun

Singular:
dissipation
Plural:
dissipations

Dissipation Sentence Examples

  • The results obtained as to the relation between dissipation and barometric pressure are conflicting.

  • He also admits himself that mental evolution exemplifies integration of matter and dissipation of motion only indirectly.

  • This general law, known as the principle of the "dissipation of energy," was first adequately pointed out by Lord Kelvin in 1852; and was applied by him to some of the principal problems of cosmical physics.

  • But he could only keep his place by supplying his master with the means of dissipation and by conforming to his dynastic sentiments.

  • The cylinder was made in alloy for good heat dissipation.

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Words Starting With

DDIDIS

Words Ending With

NONION

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Words Starting With D and Ending With N

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11 Letter Words11 Letter Words Starting With D11 Letter Words Ending With N