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dissipation

/ˌdɪsɪˈpeɪʃən/

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noun

Dissipation, dispersion, gaspillage

The act of dissipating or dispersing; a state of dispersion or separation; dispersion; waste.

Examples :

"The dissipation of energy from the old lightbulb made the room feel cold. "

La dissipation de l'énergie de l'ancienne ampoule a rendu la pièce froide.

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noun

Dissipation, débauche

A dissolute course of life, in which health, money, etc., are squandered in pursuit of pleasure; profuseness in immoral indulgence, as late hours, riotous living, etc.; dissoluteness.

Examples :

"His family worried that his dissipation would leave him with nothing but regrets in the future. "

Sa famille craignait que sa débauche ne lui laisse que des regrets à l'avenir.

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noun

Divertissement, distraction

A trifle which wastes time or distracts attention.

Examples :

"Checking social media during class became a constant dissipation for Sarah, preventing her from focusing on the lesson. "

Vérifier les réseaux sociaux pendant les cours est devenu un divertissement constant pour Sarah, l'empêchant de se concentrer sur la leçon.

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noun

Dissipation, perte

A loss of energy, usually as heat, from a dynamic system.

Examples :

"The dissipation of energy from the old light bulb made it hot to the touch, but provided very little light. "

La dissipation d'énergie de l'ancienne ampoule la rendait chaude au toucher, mais fournissait très peu de lumière.

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