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dissipation

/dɪˈsɪpəʃən/ noun · British & US
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What does dissipation mean?

noun

The act of dissipating or the state of being dissipated; the process of spreading or dispersing something, especially energy or heat, so that it becomes less concentrated.

Example

"The dissipation of the storm's energy was a welcome relief after the intense rain."

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