dispersion

[dɪˈspəːʃ(ə)n]

dispersion Definition

  • 1the action or process of distributing things or people over a wide area
  • 2the state of being dispersed over a wide area
  • 3the separation of white or compound light into its respective colors

Using dispersion: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "dispersion" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    The dispersion of the protesters was necessary to maintain public order.

  • Example

    The dispersion of the population made it difficult to provide services.

  • Example

    The prism causes the dispersion of light into a rainbow of colors.

dispersion Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for dispersion

Antonyms for dispersion

Phrases with dispersion

  • a substance in which particles of another substance are dispersed

    Example

    Water is a common dispersion medium for many substances.

  • a mathematical relationship between the frequency and wavelength of waves in a medium

    Example

    The dispersion relation for light in a vacuum is given by E=hf.

  • Rayleigh scattering

    the dispersion of light by small particles in the atmosphere, which gives the sky its blue color

    Example

    The blue color of the sky is due to Rayleigh scattering.

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Summary: dispersion in Brief

Dispersion [dɪˈspəːʃ(ə)n] refers to the distribution of things or people over a wide area. It can also refer to the separation of white or compound light into its respective colors. Examples include 'The dispersion of the protesters was necessary to maintain public order.' and 'The prism causes the dispersion of light into a rainbow of colors.'