DISSIPATION

dissipation. dissipation, scattering abroade

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DISSIPATION. → Dangers of Job 1:5 → See DRUNKENNESS

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dissipation. Dissipation, n. a dispersing, extraveageance, waste

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Dis′si‐pa″tion (?), n. [[L. dissipatio: cf. F. dissipation.]] 1. 1. The act of dissipating or dispersing; a state of dispersion or separation; dispersion; waste.
Without loss or dissipation of the matter. Bacon. The famous dissipation of mankind. Sir M. Hale. 2. 2. A dissolute course of life, in which health, money, etc., are squandered in pursuit of pleasure; profuseness in vicious indulgence, as late hours, riotous living, etc.; dissoluteness.
To reclaim the spendthrift from his dissipation and extravagance. P. Henry. 3. 3. A trifle which wastes time or distracts attention.
Prevented from finishing them a thousand avocations and dissipations. Swift. Dissipation of energy. Same as Degradation of energy, under Degradation.