Printer Friendly
Dictionary, Encyclopedia and Thesaurus - The Free Dictionary
3,901,262,986 visitors served.
forum Join the Word of the Day Mailing List For webmasters
?
Dictionary/
thesaurus
Medical
dictionary
Legal
dictionary
Financial
dictionary
Acronyms
 
Idioms
Encyclopedia
Wikipedia
encyclopedia
?

Dissipation of energy

   Also found in: Encyclopedia 0.01 sec.
Same as Degradation of energy, under Degradation.

See also: Dissipation



Want to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit the webmaster's page for free fun content.
?Page tools
Printer friendly
Cite / link
Feedback
Add definition
Mentioned in?  References in periodicals archive?   Dictionary browser?   Full browser?
 
5) Assuming that the dissipation of energy at the interfaces between like molecules and excluding specific interactions between the components, one can formulate an ideal mixing law for the viscosity [eta] of the mixture in terms of surface fractions [omega], of its components as In [eta] =[[omega].
The dictionary defines damping as "the dissipation of energy by conversion to heat.
While these steps seem obvious, it is striking how many organizations ritually pursue annual planning processes that lead to long lists of activities and a consequent dissipation of energy, the very opposite of the sharp focus needed to execute well.
 
 
 
Dictionary, Thesaurus, and Translations
?

Terms of Use | Privacy policy | Feedback | Advertise with Us | Copyright © 2012 Farlex, Inc.
Disclaimer
All content on this website, including dictionary, thesaurus, literature, geography, and other reference data is for informational purposes only. This information should not be considered complete, up to date, and is not intended to be used in place of a visit, consultation, or advice of a legal, medical, or any other professional.