dissipation
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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
They also found that when dissipation surpasses a critical level, charging power experiences a brief but significant boost, overturning the long-held assumption that energy loss is always detrimental.
From Science Daily • Oct. 24, 2025
It had long been known that the Earth radiated appreciable amounts of heat–that was apparent to anyone who went down a coal mine–but there wasn’t any way of estimating the rate of dissipation.
From "A Short History of Nearly Everything" by Bill Bryson
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