dissipativ

dissipative

English translations

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    dissipative

  2. 02

    dissipative

Word details

German meaning
Die Eigenschaft, Energie in einer Form umzuwandeln, die weniger nutzbar ist, oft in Wärme.
English meaning
Dissipative
Synonym
vergeudend, verschwenderisch
German example
Ein dissipatives System verliert ständig Energie.
English example
A dissipative system constantly loses energy.
Comparative
dissipativerSuperlative: am dissipativsten

Example sentences with “dissipativ”

  1. Das System ist dissipativ. (The system is dissipative.)

Frequently asked questions

What is 'dissipativ' in physics?

It refers to a system that loses energy, usually through friction or heat.