Dispersion

Pronunciation

• UK IPA: /dɪˈspɜː(ɹ)Ê’É™n/Rhymes: -ɜː(r)ʃən, -ɜː(r)Ê’É™n

Origin

From Old French dispersion, from Latin dispertio

Full definition of dispersion

Noun

1. The state of being dispersed; dispersedness.
2. A process of dispersing.
3. The degree of scatter of data.
4. (optics) The separation of visible light by refraction or diffraction.
5. (medicine) The removal of inflammation.

Related terms

• dispersivity