dissipation

nouns

breaking up and scattering by dispersion
"the dissipation of the mist"
dissipation
is derived from
dissipate
is derived from
dissipate
is a type of (narrower)
spreading widely or driving off
dispersion, scattering
dissolute indulgence in sensual pleasure
dissipation, dissolution, licentiousness, looseness, profligacy
is derived from
dissipate
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"
dissipation, waste, wastefulness
is derived from
dissipate