1. Devices or mechanisms that disperse or scatter energy, heat, or other substances into the surrounding environment
The heat dissipators in the computer help prevent overheating.
Os dissipadores de calor no computador ajudam a prevenir o superaquecimento.
2. People or things that waste or squander resources, energy, or time
These dissipators of company resources need to be managed more carefully.
Estes dissipadores de recursos da empresa precisam ser gerenciados com mais cuidado.
3. In physics, systems or components that reduce mechanical energy through friction or resistance
Dampers and dissipators absorb vibrations in mechanical systems.
Amortecedores e dissipadores absorvem vibrações em sistemas mecânicos.