1. gradually disappearing or causing something to disappear
Usage: present participle of dissipate
2. wasting or squandering something, especially money or energy
Usage: present participle of dissipate

Examples

• The morning fog was slowly dissipating as the sun rose.
• The crowd began dissipating after the concert ended.
• He was dissipating his inheritance on expensive cars and parties.
• The heat from the engine was dissipating through the radiator.
• She worried about dissipating her energy on too many projects.
• The smoke was dissipating into the clear blue sky.
• The company was dissipating its resources on failed ventures.