1. Breaking up and scattering by dispersion
   "the dissipation of the mist" 
2. Dissolute indulgence in sensual pleasure
   - profligacy, dissolution, licentiousness, looseness 
3. Useless or profitless activity; using or expending or consuming thoughtlessly or carelessly
   "mindless dissipation of natural resources"
   - waste, wastefulness

Derived forms: dissipations

See also: dissipate

Type of: activity, dispersion, intemperance, intemperateness, scattering, self-indulgence

Encyclopedia: Dissipation

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