Definition of DISSIPATION (original) (raw)
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: the action or process of dissipating : the state of being dissipated:
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: wasteful expenditure
the dissipation of the family's fortune
Synonyms
Examples of dissipation in a Sentence
Insulation helps prevent the dissipation of heat from houses in the winter. a movie about the dissipation of a famous heir's fortune He lived a life of dissipation.
Recent Examples on the Web
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It’s also wrapped in a breathable cover that helps with heat dissipation. —
Lindsay Boyers, Architectural Digest, 29 Oct. 2024 In September, the Brown family patriarch reflected on his regrets following the dissipation of his marriages. —Stephanie Wenger, People.com, 25 Oct. 2024 Best for: Those who want the ultimate softness and luxury of down. $390 Parachute Shop Now Saatva Saatva Graphite Mattress Topper Key features: Graphite infusion for heat dissipation, contouring memory foam. —Bethany Braun-Silva, ABC News, 25 Sep. 2024 There's better heat dissipation to improve thermal performance too—by up to 30 percent over the iPhone 15 when gaming on the iPhone 16. —Julian Chokkattu, WIRED, 9 Sep. 2024 See all Example Sentences for dissipation 
Word History
First Known Use
15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1
Time Traveler
The first known use of dissipation was in the 15th century
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“Dissipation.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/dissipation. Accessed 9 Nov. 2024.
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Last Updated: 2 Nov 2024 - Updated example sentences
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