dissipation
Pronunciation
Noun
B2 Upper-intermediate
Quick answer
The gradual loss or scattering of energy, force, or a group, until little or nothing remains.
Test yourself
Which word fits the gap? "Friction causes the gradual _____ of a swinging pendulum's energy as heat."
Answer: dissipation
In your own words, what does "dissipation" mean?
The gradual loss or scattering of energy, force, or a group, until little or nothing remains.
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