Using a resource flow to constantly achieve a task, which may be work (e.g. movement) or more usually to maintain the system in a steady state (e.g. a living organism). Dissipative systems operate far-from-equilibrium.

Materials that have a surface resistivity of 1 X 106 to 1 X 1012 Ohm/Sq Eg Floor and bench matting.

Tending to dissipate.

structures