dissipations

plural of dissipation
as in dispersions
an act or process in which something scatters or is scattered the dissipation of the clouds by the early morning winds

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dispersions
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  • The lens design features 16 elements, including four extra-low dispersions (ED) elements and three aspherical elements, along with Nikon's advanced lens coatings to minimize chromatic aberration and ghosting even in challenging lighting conditions.
    Harry Bennett, Space.com, 27 Aug. 2025
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“Dissipations.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dissipations. Accessed 9 Sep. 2025.

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