dissipate

dissipate

CEFR: C1-C2 /dis-si-pate/ [d.ih1.s.ah0.p.ey2.t]

As an intransitive verb, the verb "dissipate" means to slowly disappear and become a small amount. Here is an example sentence:

Example Sentences:
The heat gradually dissipates into the atmosphere.

As a transitive verb, the verb "dissipate" means to cause something to slowly disappear and become a small amount. Here is an example sentence:

Example Sentences:
Engineers design the cable support systems of the suspension bridge in such a way that most of the weight of the bridge is supported by the two towers, which in turn dissipate the compression forces from the cables directly into the ground.