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dissipative

UK
/ˈdɪsɪpətɪv/
US
/ˈdɪsɪpɪtɪv/

Translations

dissipativeadjective
more dissipative
Comp.
most dissipative
Super.
UK
/ˈdɪsɪpətɪv/
US
/ˈdɪsɪpɪtɪv/
dissipatifPhysique, thermodynamique : qui entraîne une dissipation d’énergie, de chaleur ou de ressources.
The dissipative nature of the material made it unsuitable for insulation purposes.
Le caractère dissipatif du matériau le rendait impropre à l’isolation.
Additional translations
dissipatriceVariante adjectivale plus rare, employée surtout avec un nom féminin.
Synonyms
wasting
dissolving
scattering
dispersive
squandering

Definitions

dissipativeadjective
Tending to cause energy, especially heat, to be lost or spread out.
The dissipative nature of the material made it unsuitable for insulation purposes.
Characterized by or causing dissipation, often in the context of energy or resources.
The dissipative processes in the system led to a significant loss of efficiency.
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