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Measure of loss-rate of energy of a mode of oscillation in a dissipative system
In physics, the dissipation factor (DF) is a measure of loss-rate of energy of a mode of oscillation (mechanical, electrical, or electromechanical) in
Dissipation_factor
Fixed-value capacitor using ceramic
specified with a dissipation factor and often with a quality factor (Q). The quality factor is defined as the reciprocal of the dissipation factor. Q = 1 tan
Ceramic_capacitor
Electrical capacitor with an insulating plastic film as the dielectric
The dissipation factor of PP film capacitors is smaller than that of other film capacitors. Due to the low and very stable dissipation factor over a
Film_capacitor
Resonator damping parameter
List of piezoelectric materials Phase margin Q meter Q multiplier Dissipation factor Tooley, Michael H. (2006). Electronic circuits: fundamentals and applications
Q_factor
Manufacturing styles of an electronic device
resistive losses may be specified either as ESR, as a dissipation factor(DF, tan δ), or as quality factor (Q), depending on application requirements. Capacitors
Capacitor_types
Type of electrolytic capacitor
historically sometimes refer to the dissipation factor, tan δ, in the relevant data sheets instead of ESR. The dissipation factor is determined by the tangent
Tantalum_capacitor
Type of capacitor
historical reasons the dissipation factor tan δ will sometimes be specified in the data sheet instead of the ESR. The dissipation factor is determined by the
Electrolytic_capacitor
Measurement of the change in frequency of a quartz crystal resonator
dissipation factor (equivalent to the resonance bandwidth) is often measured to help analysis. The dissipation factor is the inverse quality factor of
Quartz_crystal_microbalance
Statistical physics theorem
The fluctuation–dissipation theorem (FDT) or fluctuation–dissipation relation (FDR) is a powerful tool in statistical physics for predicting the behavior
Fluctuation–dissipation theorem
Fluctuation–dissipation_theorem
Scientific technique
decay is recorded and the resonance frequency (f) and the energy dissipation factor (D) are extracted. D is defined as the loss of energy per oscillation
Quartz crystal microbalance with dissipation monitoring
Quartz_crystal_microbalance_with_dissipation_monitoring
Polymer
surpassed by PFA. However, while PFA has a similar dissipation factor to PTFE, FEP's dissipation is around six times that of PFA and EFTE (making it
Fluorinated ethylene propylene
Fluorinated_ethylene_propylene
Type of capacitor
the dissipation factor tan δ is specified in the relevant data sheets instead of the E S R {\displaystyle \scriptstyle ESR} . The dissipation factor is
Aluminum electrolytic capacitor
Aluminum_electrolytic_capacitor
NEMA grade designation for glass-reinforced epoxy laminate material
permittivity (A) 4.4 Relative permittivity (D24/23) 4.4 Dissipation factor (A) 0.017 Dissipation factor (D24/23) 0.018 Dielectric Constant (εr) 3.9 – 4.7,
FR-4
dielectric dissipation factor (tan d) and d.c. resistivity IEC 60250 Recommended methods for the determination of the permittivity and dielectric dissipation factor
List_of_IEC_standards
Electromagnetic energy dissipated by a dielectric
electrical engineering, dielectric loss is a dielectric material's inherent dissipation of electromagnetic energy (e.g. heat). It can be parameterized in terms
Dielectric_loss
Type of electrical circuit
circuits, and to measure resistance, inductance, capacitance, and dissipation factor separately. Variants are known as the Wien bridge, Maxwell bridge
Bridge_circuit
Largest moon of Neptune
(February 18, 2025). "A Plausible Minimum Value of the Neptunian Tidal Dissipation Factor Estimated from Triton's Astrometric Observations". Solar System Research
Triton_(moon)
Operational Continuity Assurance Practice
test. Apply VLF to measure insulation losses (i.e. the insulation dissipation factor or Tan-delta). In this case, the IEEE 400.2 establishes the criteria
VLF_cable_testing
Highly refined mineral oil
Breakdown Voltage Water Content Acidity (Neutralization Value) Dielectric Dissipation Factor Resistivity Sediments & Sludge Flash Point Pour Point Density Kinematic
Transformer_oil
Scientific projections regarding the far future
February 2025). "A Plausible Minimum Value of the Neptunian Tidal Dissipation Factor Estimated from Triton's Astrometric Observations". Solar System Research
Timeline_of_the_far_future
Topics referred to by the same term
flag, a flag stored in the FLAGS register on all x86-compatible CPUs Dissipation factor, a measure of loss-rate of energy of an oscillation mode in a dissipative
DF
Electrically insulating substance able to be polarised by an applied electric field
"puck" of ceramic that has a large dielectric constant and a low dissipation factor. Such resonators are often used to provide a frequency reference in
Dielectric
Family of polymers
permeability (μr) at 1 MHz 0.866(2) Permeability (μ) at 1 MHz 1.089(2) μN/A2 Dissipation factor at 1 MHz 0.01 Surface resistivity 1015 Ω/sq Volume resistivity (ρ)
Polycarbonate
Natural satellite orbiting Saturn
the satellite, μ is the shear modulus and Q is the dimensionless dissipation factor. For a same-temperature approximation, the expected value of qtid
Enceladus
Natural satellites of the planet Neptune
(2025-02-18). "A Plausible Minimum Value of the Neptunian Tidal Dissipation Factor Estimated from Triton's Astrometric Observations". Solar System Research
Moons_of_Neptune
Dielectric material designed to act as a resonator for radio waves
"puck" of ceramic that has a large dielectric constant and a low dissipation factor. The resonant frequency is determined by the overall physical dimensions
Dielectric_resonator
(2025-02-18). "A Plausible Minimum Value of the Neptunian Tidal Dissipation Factor Estimated from Triton's Astrometric Observations". Solar System Research
Formation and evolution of the Solar System
Formation_and_evolution_of_the_Solar_System
Electronic test equipment that measures inductance, capacitance, and resistance
air-core coils or transformers. Inductance, capacitance, resistance, and dissipation factor (DF) can also be measured by various bridge circuits. They involve
LCR_meter
Approximation for practical capacitors and inductors
in-circuit with an ESR meter. Capacitor plague Polymer capacitor Dissipation factor RC circuit Output impedance Equivalent series inductance (ESL) Bahl
Equivalent_series_resistance
Ring-shaped covering around a wheel's rim
based on the viscoelastic properties of the rubber compound. A low dissipation factor, which is often written as the tangent of the phase angle delta (tan(δ))
Tire
Electrolytic capacitor
relative to the cathode voltage. General information to impedance, ESR, dissipation factor tan δ, ripple current, and leakage current see electrolytic capacitor
Niobium_capacitor
Electronic component
capacitor, the closer it approaches the behavior of an ideal capacitor. Dissipation factor is its reciprocal. Ripple current is the AC component of an applied
Capacitor
Chemical compound
respects similar to fluoropolymers, most notably a similarly low dissipation factor or tan delta, and low permittivity. It is a very good insulator. COC
Cyclic_olefin_copolymer
Production of waste heat by computer processors
Processor power dissipation or processing unit power dissipation is the process in which computer processors consume electrical energy, and dissipate this
Processor_power_dissipation
Eighth planet from the Sun
Qiao, L. (2025). "A Plausible Minimum Value of the Neptunian Tidal Dissipation Factor Estimated from Triton's Astrometric Observations". Solar System Research
Neptune
Family of polymers
(ASTM) <0.03 % after 24 hours Dielectric constant (Dk) at 1MHz 2.1 Dissipation factor at 1MHz 0.0001 Arc resistance < 180 seconds Resistivity at 50% R.
Perfluoroalkoxy_alkane
Hypotheses about Triton's origin
energy is dissipated in Neptune's interior, measured by its tidal dissipation factor (QN). Early estimates of QN were too low, leading to predictions that
Capture_of_Triton
Ways electronic components fail and prevention measures
parasitic resistance in series and parallel, breakdown voltage and dissipation factor; both parasitic parameters are often frequency- and voltage-dependent
Failure of electronic components
Failure_of_electronic_components
Solid conductive electrolyte
Electrolytic capacitor#Impedance and Electrolytic capacitor#ESR and dissipation factor tan δ The impedance is the complex ratio of the voltage to the current
Polymer_capacitor
Electronic measuring instrument that combines several measurement functions in one unit
measure other important aspects of capacitor status such as ESR, dissipation factor, or leakage. Conductance in siemens, which is the inverse of the resistance
Multimeter
Hypothetical class of extreme tropical cyclone
The actual limit to hypercane intensity depends on other energy dissipation factors that are uncertain: whether inflow ceases to be isothermal, whether
Hypercane
American communications manufacturing company
its new NL9000 RF/Microwave electronics materials products with a dissipation factor (“Df”) of 0.0017 at 10 GHz using stripline testing methodology and
Park_Aerospace_Corp
Designation for synthetic resin bonded paper
Property Value Dielectric constant, or relative permittivity 4.5 @ 1 MHz Dissipation factor 0.024–0.26 @ 1 MHz Dielectric strength 29 kV/mm (740 V/thou)
FR-2
British manufacturing company
testers Fiber optic testers Ground resistance testers Insulation power factor testers Insulation resistance testers Line testing equipment Low resistance
Megger
Phenomenon in capacitor discharging
causes heat to be generated, resulting in dielectric losses (see dissipation factor). The time of the dipoles orientation does not follow the electric
Dielectric_absorption
Alberti is an AC bridge circuit used to measure capacitance and the dissipation factor of capacitors. Schering received a Golden Doctorate from the University
Harald_Schering
Corrosion-resistant polymer
with high resistivity and a low dielectric constant as well as a low dissipation factor, allowing its use for wire and cable primary and secondary jacketing
ECTFE
Class of extremely unreactive, inert and fire-resistant polymers
frequency electronics due to low relative dielectric constants, low dissipation factors, and commercial availability of laminates. Packaging microelectromechanical
Liquid-crystal_polymer
Passive component (choke) suppressing high-frequency noise in electronic circuits
in electronic circuits. Ferrite beads employ high-frequency current dissipation in a ferrite ceramic to build high-frequency noise suppression devices
Ferrite_bead
Study of propagation of cracks in materials
intensity factors for the most general loading conditions. Next, Irwin adopted the additional assumption that the size and shape of the energy dissipation zone
Fracture_mechanics
Passive electronic component providing electrical resistance
rises excessively. Resistors are rated according to their maximum power dissipation. Discrete resistors in solid-state electronic systems are typically rated
Resistor
Influence on an oscillating physical system which reduces or prevents its oscillation
physical systems, damping is the loss of energy of an oscillating system by dissipation. Damping is an influence within or upon an oscillatory system that has
Damping
Change in sea level due to gravity
terrestrial factors, including the geometry of ocean basins, continental boundaries, bathymetry, the coriolis effect, frictional dissipation within shallow
Tide
Brand of glass
560 °C) 5.8 5.9 5.8 Ceramic-state (ceramized at 810 °C) 5.4 5.5 5.4 Dissipation factor tanα(·10−4) Glass-state (annealed at 40 °C/h) 84 90 109 Ceramic-state
Foturan
of quality factor is very small, the change of reflected microwave power is approximately proportional to the change of dissipation factor of the cavity
Time resolved microwave conductivity
Time_resolved_microwave_conductivity
Technology for constructing integrated circuits
are often accompanied by a factor α {\displaystyle \alpha } , called the activity factor. Now, the dynamic power dissipation may be re-written as P = α
CMOS
Opposition to the passage of an electric current
through the point on the curve. Static resistance determines the power dissipation in an electrical component. Points on the current–voltage curve located
Electrical resistance and conductance
Electrical_resistance_and_conductance
1 MHz ϵ r {\displaystyle \epsilon _{\mathrm {r} }} 1M 60x60x2 Dissipation factor 100 Hz tan δ {\displaystyle \delta } 100 1 MHz tan δ {\displaystyle
CAMPUS_(database)
Power supply with switching regulator
continually switches between low-dissipation, full-on and full-off states, and spends very little time in the high-dissipation transitions, which minimizes
Switched-mode_power_supply
Type of bicyclic heterocyclic monomer
higher Excellent electrical properties (low dielectric constant and dissipation factors) Good chemical resistance Thermosetting polymer Thermoset polymer
Polybenzoxazine
Numeric statement of performance
figure of merit of digital-to-analog converter, calculated as (power dissipation)/(2ENOB × effective bandwidth) [J/Hz] Luminous efficacy of lighting Profit
Figure_of_merit
Portuguese professor and a senior research scientist
March, 2016, R. Gonçalves, R. L. Magueta, P. Pinho, N.B.C. Carvalho, Dissipation Factor and Permittivity Estimation of Dielectric Substrates Using a Single
Nuno_Borges_Carvalho
Molecular compound with applications in ceramics
strengths, low dielectric constants, high volume resistivities, and low dissipation factors, making them very suitable for electronics applications. These resins
Silsesquioxane
Force resisting the motion when a body rolls on a surface
results in energy dissipation. Although some researchers have included this term in rolling resistance, some suggest that this dissipation term should be
Rolling_resistance
Intel desktop CPU socket
method of connecting the heat dissipation interface to the chip surface and motherboard. With LGA 775, the heat dissipation interface is connected directly
LGA_775
Highest power input allowed to flow through electrical or mechanical equipment
flow through the device, not dissipation within it. The usual reason for the limit is heat, and the maximum heat dissipation is calculated as above. Power
Power_rating
2011 EF5 tornado in Oklahoma
Polarimetric, Doppler Radar Observations of Tornadogenesis and Tornado Dissipation in a Tornadic Supercell: The "El Reno, Oklahoma" Storm of 24 May 2011"
2011_El_Reno–Piedmont_tornado
Building design approach
building design approach that focuses on heat gain control and heat dissipation in a building in order to improve the indoor thermal comfort with low
Passive_cooling
Length of water over which a given wind has blown
state will be. Sea state will increase over time until local energy dissipation balances energy transfer to the water from the wind and a fully developed
Wind_fetch
Scientific educational toy
the disk stops spinning), air drag (specifically, viscous dissipation) is the dominant factor, but prior to this end stage, rolling friction is the dominant
Euler's_Disk
Autoimmune diseases of the skin
erythemogenic doses of either UVA or UVB, as exposure to either can cause dissipation of psoriatic plaques. It does require more energy to reach erythemogenic
Psoriasis
Any mathematical model describing semiconductor diodes
base-emitter forward voltage leads to an increase in collector power-dissipation, which in turn reduces the required base-emitter forward voltage even
Diode_modelling
Motion characterized by chaotic changes in pressure and flow velocity
dispersive but essentially non rotational and therefore are not turbulent. Dissipation To sustain turbulent flow, a persistent source of energy supply is required
Turbulence
2024 EF4 tornado in Iowa, U.S.
expected to be present in the region throughout the early afternoon. These factors would result in an environment very conducive to significant and fast-moving
Greenfield_tornado
Passive heat exchanger that transfers heat
optoelectronics such as lasers and light-emitting diodes (LEDs), where the heat dissipation ability of the component itself is insufficient to moderate its temperature
Heat_sink
produced heat by sweating (also known as evaporative cooling). Heat dissipation by sweat evaporation can lead to significant bodily water loss. A marathon
Physiology_of_marathons
Vacuum tube for audio applications
200 mA Anode Max dissipation Watts 1 W Max current 6 mA Socket connections B9A Typical class-A amplifier operation Amplification factor 185 (45dB) Screen
EF86
Understanding of gas properties in terms of molecular motion
connected to the principle of detailed balance, in terms of the fluctuation-dissipation theorem (for Brownian motion) and the Onsager reciprocal relations. The
Kinetic_theory_of_gases
2011 EF5 tornado in Alabama, U.S
extensive wind-rowing, and cars thrown hundreds of yards were the main factors that led to the EF5 rating in Hackleburg. The tornado damaged several small
2011 Hackleburg–Phil Campbell tornado
2011_Hackleburg–Phil_Campbell_tornado
Economic paradox
affect output and productivity measurement today. The redistribution and dissipation of profits hypotheses rely on the idea that firms might make IT investments
Productivity_paradox
colder air wrapped in from the northwest. The NHC assessed Katrina's dissipation as a distinct entity by 12:00 UTC on August 31 as it was absorbed into
Meteorological history of Hurricane Katrina
Meteorological_history_of_Hurricane_Katrina
DC linear voltage regulator
large power dissipation. Additionally, efficiency will suffer as the differential widens. Depending on the package, excessive power dissipation could damage
Low-dropout_regulator
2011 EF4 tornado in Oklahoma
storm-relative helicity values of more than 500 m2s−2. The convergence of all these factors promised the development of intense convective thunderstorms. This risk
2011 Washington–Goldsby tornado
2011_Washington–Goldsby_tornado
Residual periodic variation of voltage
ripple current requires parasitic elements of components to be lower and dissipation capacity to be higher (components will be bigger, and quality will have
Ripple_(electrical)
Electronic hardware trend
electrical engineer at Texas Instruments. Frantz had documented that power dissipation in DSPs had been reduced by half every 18 months, over a 25-year period
Koomey's_law
Reliability test applied to integrated circuits
However, due to technology scaling and manufacturing variations, power dissipation within a single production lot of devices can vary by as much as 40%
High-temperature operating life
High-temperature_operating_life
Group of eye diseases related to poor retinal and nerve perfusion
iStent, CyPass, or Hydrus. The ongoing scarring over the conjunctival dissipation segment of the shunt may become too thick for the aqueous humor to filter
Glaucoma
Miniature high-gain dual triode vacuum tube
triode-diode dating from 1930. The 12AX7 is a high-gain (typical amplification factor 100), low-plate-current triode best suited for low-level audio voltage amplification
12AX7
Family of birds
passively by convective dissipation from around the eyes, shoulders, and feet are reduced or eliminated, requiring heat dissipation mainly by evaporation
Hummingbird
Device to couple energy between circuits
transformers are often self-cooled by natural convection and radiation heat dissipation. As power ratings increase, transformers are often cooled by forced-air
Transformer
Type of vacuum tube
a medium-mu power triode with 300 watts CCS or 350 watts ICAS anode dissipation. The long grid and anode leads, plus high internal capacitance, limits
833A
Series of waves generated by distant weather systems
energy equal to the energy input giving a steady state, due to the energy dissipation from viscosity and breaking of wave tops as "whitecaps". Waves in a given
Swell_(wave)
Highest operating temperature of a semiconductor
cryogenic cooling. On the high end, the resulting increase in local power dissipation can lead to thermal runaway that may cause transient or permanent device
Junction_temperature
Power management technique for synchronous digital circuits
synchronous circuits for reducing dynamic power dissipation (a significant source of power dissipation in digital designs), by removing the clock signal
Clock_gating
Physics of many interacting particles
chemical reactions and flows of particles and heat. The fluctuation–dissipation theorem is the basic knowledge obtained from applying non-equilibrium
Statistical_mechanics
Aspect of homeostasis
initiates control mechanisms to increase or decrease energy production/dissipation as needed to return the temperature toward the set point (see figure)
Human_thermoregulation
Use of electrons to join metal parts via melting
upon impact. EBW is often performed under vacuum conditions to prevent dissipation of the electron beam. Electron-beam welding was developed by the German
Electron-beam_welding
Stomach and intestinal infection
replenish lost electrolytes. Carbonated water or soda, left open to allow dissipation of the carbonation, is useful when nothing else is available. In severe
Travelers'_diarrhea
Ability of an organism to keep its body temperature within certain boundaries
physiological sources of heat are of negligible importance; the biggest factor that enables them to maintain adequate body temperatures is due to environmental
Thermoregulation
have current limitations. In practical applications, inadequate heating dissipation and power supply also limit the power increase, although if the bridged
Bridged and paralleled amplifiers
Bridged_and_paralleled_amplifiers
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Boy/Male
Biblical
His dissipation or deprivation; his rupture.
Biblical
evacuation; dissipation; wrestling
Surname or Lastname
English, French, Spanish, Portuguese, German, Polish, Czech, Slovak, Hungarian (Dániel), Romanian, and Jewish
English, French, Spanish, Portuguese, German, Polish, Czech, Slovak, Hungarian (Dániel), Romanian, and Jewish : from the Hebrew personal name Daniel ‘God is my judge’, borne by a major prophet in the Bible. The major factor influencing the popularity of the personal name (and hence the frequency of the surname) was undoubtedly the dramatic story in the Book of Daniel, recounting the prophet’s steadfast adherence to his religious faith in spite of pressure and persecution from the Mesopotamian kings in whose court he served: Nebuchadnezzar and Belshazzar (at whose feast Daniel interpreted the mysterious message of doom that appeared on the wall, being thrown to the lions for his pains). The name was also borne by a 2nd-century Christian martyr and by a 9th-century hermit, the legend of whose life was popular among Christians during the Middle Ages; these had a minor additional influence on the adoption of the Christian name. Among Orthodox Christians in Eastern Europe the name was also popular as being that of a 4th-century Persian martyr, who was venerated in the Orthodox Church.Irish : reduced form of McDaniel, which is actually a variant of McDonnell, from the Gaelic form of Irish Donal (equivalent to Scottish Donald), erroneously associated with the Biblical personal name Daniel. See also O’Donnell.Peter Daniel was one of the pioneer settlers in the 17th century in Stafford County, VA, where he was a justice of the peace. His grandson, Peter Vivian Daniel, was a U.S. Supreme Court justice from 1841 to his death in Richmond, VA, in 1860.
Girl/Female
Biblical
Evacuation, dissipation, wrestling.
Surname or Lastname
English (mainly East Anglia)
English (mainly East Anglia) : metonymic occupational name for someone who dealt in weights and measures, for example a grain factor, from Middle English pekke ‘peck’ (an old measure of dry goods equivalent to eight quarts or a quarter of a bushel).English : variant of Peak 1.Irish : variant of Peak 2.South German : variant of Beck.North German and Dutch : metonymic occupational name for someone who prepared or sold pitch, from Middle Low German pek, Middle Dutch pec, pic.Dutch : from Middle Dutch pec, pick ‘desperate straits’, hence a nickname for a person in difficult circumstances or perhaps for someone with a gloomy disposition.
Boy/Male
Biblical
The dissipation of the Lord.
Biblical
his dissipation or deprivation; his rupture
Surname or Lastname
English
English : from Middle English buyscel, busshell, bysshell ‘bushel’, ‘measure of grain’ (Old French boissel, buissel, of Gaulish origin), hence a metonymic occupational name for a grain merchant or factor, one who measured grain. The name may also have been applied to a maker of vessels designed to hold or measure out a bushel.English : from a diminutive of Biss.Respelling of German Biesel, a habitational name from Bisel in Alsace.
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Girl/Female
Gujarati, Indian, Sanskrit
Swan
Female
English
Feminine form of English Will, WILLA means "will-helmet."
Boy/Male
Hindu, Indian
Lord Shiva
Female
Native American
Native American Choctaw unisex name ISI means "deer."
Boy/Male
Biblical
A going about or circuiting, old age.
Surname or Lastname
English and Scottish
English and Scottish : variant of Francis.
Boy/Male
Hindu
One of the kauravas
Boy/Male
Arabic
Servant of the all hearing.
Female
Bulgarian
, living.
Boy/Male
American, British, English
From the Ridge
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n.
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.
n.
Reproduction by fission; fissiparism.
n.
One who consumes candles by being up late for study or dissipation.
n.
The wrinkles that appear, as the effect of age or dissipation, under and around the outer corners of the eyes.
v. t.
To bring to poverty; to impoverish; to ruin, as in reputation, morals, hopes, or the like; as, many are undone by unavoidable losses, but more undo themselves by vices and dissipation, or by indolence.
a.
Tending to dissipate.
v. i.
To carouse or engage in dissipation.
n.
A trifle which wastes time or distracts attention.
n.
A carouse; any reckless dissipation.
a.
Of or pertaining to consumption; having the quality of consuming, or dissipating; destructive; wasting.
n.
State or quality of being dissolute; looseness of morals and manners; addictedness to sinful pleasures; debauchery; dissipation.
p. pr. & vb. n.
of Dissipate
n.
The act of dissipating or dispersing; a state of dispersion or separation; dispersion; waste.
n.
Corruption of morals; dissipation; dissoluteness.
n.
A piece of soft iron used to connect the two poles of a magnet, or electro-magnet, in order to complete the circuit, or to receive and apply the magnetic force. In the ordinary horseshoe magnet, it serves to prevent the dissipation of the magnetic force.
n.
Amusement; sport; diversion; self-indulgence; frivolous or dissipating enjoyment; hence, sensual gratification; -- opposed to labor, service, duty, self-denial, etc.
n.
An undue indulgence of the appetite; transgression of proper moderation in natural gratifications; intemperance; dissipation.
n.
The act of bursting or springing apart.
v. i.
To be extravagant, wasteful, or dissolute in the pursuit of pleasure; to engage in dissipation.
v. t.
To destroy, as by decomposition, dissipation, waste, or fire; to use up; to expend; to waste; to burn up; to eat up; to devour.