dissipate

Vocabulary Word

Definition

'Dissipate' means to spread out or scatter, becoming less noticeable until it's gone. It's like if a drop of ink landed in water and gradually spread out and got lighter.

Examples in Different Contexts

In technology, 'dissipate' could refer to reducing heat in electronic components. An engineer might state, 'We use fans to dissipate heat from the CPU.'

Practice Scenarios

Impact

Scenario:

The increasing pollution levels are a cause for concern. It's affecting not just the local ecosystem, but has far-reaching effects as well.

Response:

Due to the chemical waste overpowering the water, the pollutants will likely dissipate without being noticed.

Tech

Scenario:

We're noticing a significant drop-off of signal strength in certain parts of the building, which is affecting network performance.

Response:

Could some kind of physical barrier be contributing to the signal dissipating?