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dissipation

[dis-uh-pey-shuhn] / ˌdɪs əˈpeɪ ʃən /




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Eclipse chasers will rush to secure a vantage point with an unimpeded sight of the setting Sun and pray for the dissipation of any clouds, dust or smoke.

From Barron's Aug. 11, 2026

The researchers now want to reduce photon dissipation even further and increase the number of photons held within the crystal.

From Science Daily Jul. 31, 2026

However, metals generate significant heat through energy dissipation, creating a major obstacle for efficient and scalable photonic technologies.

From Science Daily May 21, 2026

Larger radiators and the gear that supports heat dissipation would add mass to each satellite, and big radiators can be pricey because they have more ways to break, according to Rao.

From The Wall Street Journal May 12, 2026

The discovery of his daughter restored his former joviality and the pleasure of being with her was slowly leading him away from dissipation.

From "One Hundred Years of Solitude" by Gabriel Garcia Marquez




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