Dis`si*pa"tion (?), n. [L.
dissipatio: cf. F. dissipation.] 1.
The act of dissipating or dispersing; a state of dispersion or
separation; dispersion; waste.
Without loss or dissipation of the
matter.
Bacon.
The famous dissipation of mankind.
Sir M. Hale.
2. A dissolute course of life, in which
health, money, etc., are squandered in pursuit of pleasure;
profuseness in vicious indulgence, as late hours, riotous living,
etc.; dissoluteness.
To reclaim the spendthrift from his dissipation
and extravagance.
P. Henry.
3. A trifle which wastes time or distracts
attention.
Prevented from finishing them [the letters] a thousand
avocations and dissipations.
Swift.
Dissipation of energy. Same as
Degradation of energy, under Degradation.