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noun
- 1. overindulgence in sensual pleasures; dissipated living: "a descent into drunkenness and sexual dissipation" Similar Opposite
- 2. the squandering of money, energy, or resources: "the dissipation of the country's mineral wealth" Similar Opposite
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Oct 6, 2011 · : the action or process of dissipating : the state of being dissipated: a. : dispersion, diffusion. the dissipation of the smoke. the dissipation of enemy forces. b. archaic : dissolution, disintegration. c. : wasteful expenditure. the dissipation of the family's fortune. d. : intemperate living. especially : excessive drinking. 2.
DISSIPATION definition: 1. the process of gradually disappearing: 2. loss of energy, for example when something cools…. Learn more.
: to spend or use up wastefully or foolishly. dissipated the family fortune in reckless business ventures. intransitive verb. 1. : to break up and scatter or vanish. The clouds dissipated and the sun came out. The team's early momentum has dissipated. 2. : to be extravagant or dissolute in the pursuit of pleasure. especially : to drink to excess.
DISSIPATION meaning: 1. the process of gradually disappearing: 2. loss of energy, for example when something cools…. Learn more.
noun. the act of dissipating. the state of being dissipated; dissipated; dispersion; disintegration. a wasting by misuse: the dissipation of a fortune. mental distraction; amusement; diversion. dissolute way of living, especially excessive drinking of liquor; intemperance.
Dissipation is the act of breaking up and scattering or spreading widely. With the dissipation of the clouds, you could enjoy the sunny afternoon — if only you didn't have to work. Dissipation also refers to wasteful or thoughtless spending or activity.
to disappear gradually, or to cause something to disappear gradually: [ T ] It took months of effort to dissipate the oil spill in the North Sea. dissipation. noun [ U ] us / ˌdɪs·əˈpeɪ·ʃən / (Definition of dissipate from the Cambridge Academic Content Dictionary © Cambridge University Press)
Definition of dissipation noun in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.
1. the act of dissipating or condition of being dissipated. 2. unrestrained indulgence in physical pleasures, esp alcohol. 3. excessive expenditure; wastefulness. 4. amusement; diversion. Collins English Dictionary.
DISSIPATION meaning: 1 : the process of slowly disappearing or becoming less; 2 : the act of using all or a lot of money, time, etc., in a foolish way.
