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dissipation
  افتال، افتالش  
eftâl, eftâleš
Fr.: dissipation  

The loss of energy over time by a → dynamical system, typically due to the action of → friction or
→ turbulence. The lost energy is converted into heat, raising the temperature of the system. See also: → Ohmic dissipation. → viscous dissipation.

See also: Noun form of → dissipate.