Look up the word "dissipated" and write the definition.

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The word "dissipated" is an adjective. It has two main definitions:

1. (of a person) Overindulging in sensual pleasures, usually leading to excessive waste of money, time, or energy; characterized by reckless or irresponsible behavior. Example: "He lived a dissipated life of parties and excessive drinking."

2. (of a substance) Dispersed or spread out, often referring to the dissipation of energy. Example: "The heat from the coffee dissipated quickly in the cold air."

These definitions illustrate a behavior or characteristic of excessive indulgence or dispersion.