dissipation
- n breaking up and scattering by dispersion
the dissipation of the mist - n dissolute indulgence in sensual pleasure
- n useless or profitless activity; using or expending or consuming thoughtlessly or carelessly
mindless dissipation of natural resources
dissociation
- n the act of removing from association
- n a state in which some integrated part of a person's life becomes separated from the rest of the personality and functions independently
- n (chemistry) the temporary or reversible process in which a molecule or ion is broken down into smaller molecules or ions
dissociation constant
- n the equilibrium constant for a reversible dissociation
dissociative disorder
- n dissociation so severe that the usually integrated functions of consciousness and perception of self break down