Meaning of dispersion in English

1. Pronunciation

   /dɪˈspərʒən/

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1. Noun

   dispersion

   Etymology

   late Middle English: from late Latin dispersio(n-), from Latin dispergere (see disperse)

   Definitions

   1. spreading widely or driving off
2. 2. the spatial property of being scattered about over an area or volume

   Antonyms

   • concentration
   • density
   • denseness
   • compactness
3. 3. the act of dispersing or diffusing something

   Examples

   • « the dispersion of the troops »
   • « the diffusion of knowledge »