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dissipation n. breaking up and scattering by dispersion; "the dissipation of the mist"
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dissipation n. [
profligacy, dissolution, licentiousness, looseness] dissolute indulgence in sensual pleasure
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dissipation n. [
waste, wastefulness] useless or profitless activity; using or expending or consuming thoughtlessly or carelessly; "if the effort brings no compensating gain it is a waste"; "mindless dissipation of natural resources"
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