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Dissipating: meaning, definitions and examples

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dissipating

 

[ ˈdɪsɪpeɪtɪŋ ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

energy loss

Dissipating refers to the process of something being dispersed or scattered so that it no longer exists in its original form. This can relate to various forms of energy, such as heat, light, or sound, where it gradually lessens in intensity as it spreads out. The concept is often used in physics, thermodynamics, and environmental science. For example, warmth dissipates into the air when a hot object cools down.

Synonyms

dispersing, dissolving, scattering, vanishing

Examples of usage

  • The heat was dissipating quickly on a cold night.
  • The smoke dissipated into the atmosphere.
  • She watched the colors of the sunset dissipating in the twilight.

Translations

Translations of the word "dissipating" in other languages:

🇵🇹 dissipando

🇮🇳 विलुप्त हो रहा है

🇩🇪 dissipierend

🇮🇩 menghilang

🇺🇦 розсіювання

🇵🇱 rozpraszanie

🇯🇵 散逸している

🇫🇷 dissipant

🇪🇸 disipando

🇹🇷 dağılan

🇰🇷 분산되는

🇸🇦 يتبدد

🇨🇿 rozptylující

🇸🇰 rozptyľujúci

🇨🇳 消散

🇸🇮 razprševanje

🇮🇸 dreifing

🇰🇿 таратып

🇬🇪 დასხივება

🇦🇿 yayılma

🇲🇽 disipando

Etymology

The verb 'dissipate' has its origins in the Latin word 'dissipare', meaning 'to scatter' or 'to disperse'. This Latin term is derived from 'dis-', meaning 'apart' or 'asunder', combined with 'supare', which means 'to throw'. The word began to be used in English in the early 17th century to describe the act of dispersing in various contexts, especially in relation to heat and light. Over time, its usage expanded to encompass a broader range of meanings, including metaphorical contexts where it refers to the gradual decline or squandering of resources, feelings, or energy. The evolution of the term illustrates its versatility in describing both physical phenomena and abstract concepts.

Word Frequency Rank

Positioned at #24,841, this word is part of extensive vocabulary. It's relatively rare in general usage but may be important in specific fields or formal writing.