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Definition: Dissipative system
dissipative
\dis"si*pa*tive\ (d[i^]s"s[i^]*p[asl]*t[i^]v), a.
Tending to dissipate.
[1913 Webster]
Dissipative system (Mech.), an assumed system of matter and
motions in which forces of friction and resistances of
other kinds are introduced without regard to the heat or
other molecular actions which they generate; -- opposed to
conservative system.
[1913 Webster]