84% is wasted.
It is wasted, and can no longer be used. Usually the energy will be in the form of heat energy, which is not concentrated enough to be of any use.
by leaving the light on.
Chemical energy is released when the coal burns with oxygen in the air. This energy is used to heat water, which is converted into steam. Not all of the energy is used to heat the water. Some of it is wasted by being transferred as heat to the surroundings. The energy of the steam is used to turn the turbines, but some of the steam energy is wasted.
The half-life forms a type of clock used to calculate time passed.
Life, existence, being, living.
Time, which could be used for more productive activities, is wasted.
84% is wasted.
Time wasted is time that can never be retrieved. Every moment we let slip by without purpose or intention is a moment we will never get back. The precious hours we fritter away on distractions or idleness are hours that could have been used to pursue our dreams and goals. Let us remember that time wasted is a loss we cannot undo, and make the most of every moment we are given.
used
It is usually wasted.
Life can be used in several ways. Life as in 'existence', the state of being alive -' Vitality' is another good word .So is 'animation' which is similar in meaning.
In superconductors, no electricity is wasted because there is no resistance to the flow of electrons. In conductors any electricity not used, is wasted.
The phrase "go to rust" typically means to deteriorate or degrade over time due to neglect or lack of maintenance. It implies that something is being left unused or ignored, resulting in a decline in its condition.
It is wasted, and can no longer be used. Usually the energy will be in the form of heat energy, which is not concentrated enough to be of any use.
It means that if you have not used your life in some way to make the world better, to the extent you could, your life could be looked at as a wasted opportunity. Ultimately, we are at our best when we are helping one another.
Laboratory animals are used to test the efficiency of various ideas. Either the animals you do have will do the work or all you time and effort is wasted