dispersion

[dɪˈspəːʃ(ə)n]

dispersion Definition

• 1. the action or process of distributing things or people over a wide area
• 2. the state of being dispersed over a wide area
• 3. the 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

• distribution
• scattering
• spread
• dissemination

Antonyms for dispersion

• concentration
• collection

Phrases with dispersion

• dispersion medium

  a substance in which particles of another substance are dispersed

  Example

  Water is a common dispersion medium for many substances.

• dispersion relation

  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.'