dissipation

🇺🇸 /ˌdɪsɪˈpeɪʃn/ 🇬🇧 /ˌdɪsɪˈpeɪʃn/
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noun
R

The act of something fading away or being used up until it's gone.

The dissipation of the fog allowed us to see clearly.

R

Spending all your money until there's none left.

The dissipation of his inheritance left him with nothing.

R

Engaging in fun activities that might be harmful to you in the long run.

Excessive partying and drinking led to his dissipation of health.

translation

n. The act of something fading away or being used up until it's gone.; Spending all your money until there's none left.; Engaging in fun activities that might be harmful to you in the long run.

Word Forms

Plural dissipations