dissipation
Nouns
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(n) breaking up and scattering by dispersion
- the dissipation of the mist
- (n) dissolute indulgence in sensual pleasure licentiousness, profligacy, dissolution, looseness,
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(n) 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