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dissipation

[dis-uh-pey-shuhn] / ˌdɪs əˈpeɪ ʃən /




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"Electrons normally repel each other, but in superconductors they form pairs; this pair formation is the key to a superconductor's ability to conduct electricity without dissipation," said Lau.

From Science Daily • May 29, 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

Director Rory Pelsue zeroed in on desire and dissipation.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 17, 2026

When the charging source and battery occupy the same site, the system gains dissipation immunity limited to a single sublattice.

From Science Daily • Oct. 24, 2025

“Age, worry, and dissipation have left deep lines on the medium’s face—a face that at one time must have been handsome.”

From "American Spirits" by Barb Rosenstock




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