dissipation of resources

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• dissipation — dis|si|pa|tion [ˌdısıˈpeıʃən] n [U] formal 1.) the process of making something gradually weaker or less until it disappears ▪ the dissipation of heat 2.) the enjoyment of physical pleasures in a way that is harmful ▪ a life of dissipation 3.) the …   Dictionary of contemporary English

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