dispersion

noun
UK: /dɪˈspɜːʃən/
US: /dɪˈspɝːʒən/

  1. The action of spreading something out widely.

    1. The wind caused the dispersion of seeds across the field.
    2. The dispersion of protesters after the rally was quick and orderly.

  2. The state of being spread out over a wide area.

    1. We studied the dispersion of light through a prism.
    2. The dispersion of the population in rural areas presents unique challenges.

  3. The act of distributing or scattering something.

    1. The dispersion of the funds was handled efficiently by the charity.
    2. The company is working on improving the dispersion of its products to new markets.

Synonyms

scattering distribution diffusion dissipation
dispersion verb

  1. To cause to separate and go in different directions.

    1. Police dispersed the crowd.
    2. The authorities used water cannons to disperse the unlawful gathering ensuring minimal disruption.

  2. To spread out or scatter over a wide area.

    1. The seeds disperse in the wind.
    2. Smoke will quickly disperse if the windows are opened.

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "dispersion" in English means: The action of spreading something out widely., The state of being spread out over a wide area., The act of distributing or scattering something..

The phonetic transcription of "dispersion" is /dɪˈspɜːʃən/ in British English and /dɪˈspɝːʒən/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "dispersion": scattering, distribution, diffusion, dissipation.

Example usage of "dispersion": "The wind caused the dispersion of seeds across the field.". More examples on the page.