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dispersion

noun

di-ˈspər-zhən

Definition of dispersion

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an act or process in which something scatters or is scattered the dispersion of energy from a source

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Recent Examples of dispersion When this happens, the oven continues to generate microwaves that rapidly change frequency as the power dies off over a fraction of a second, mimicking dispersion. — Phil Plait, Scientific American, 26 June 2026 But for another person, that same freedom may create anxiety, dispersion or insecurity. — Jose Luis Gonzalez Rodriguez, Forbes.com, 23 June 2026 Their image quality is further enhanced by the inclusion of Canon’s proprietary UD (ultra-low dispersion) lens elements and Super Spectra coating. — Chris McMullen, Space.com, 15 June 2026 Technology Gift this article Strategic Value Partners founder Victor Khosla expects years of elevated defaults in credit markets and is preparing to take advantage of opportunities created by greater dispersion among private credit managers. — Davide Scigliuzzo, Bloomberg, 4 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for dispersion

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About half of the arrests were people who remained on the Peninsula after police issued a dispersal order, authorities said.

— Hannah Fry, Los Angeles Times, 6 July 2026
The Israeli military told NPR that during an operation in Nablus, Palestinians had thrown rocks at the soldiers who responded with what the military called crowd-dispersal measures and later with live fire.

— Ruth Sherlock, NPR, 26 June 2026

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