1. (

• dissipation

) breaking up and scattering by dispersion; "the dissipation of the mist" ;

2. (

• profligacy ,
• dissipation ,
• dissolution ,
• licentiousness ,
• looseness

) dissolute indulgence in sensual pleasure ;

3. (

• waste ,
• wastefulness ,
• dissipation ,

) 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" ;