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dispersion

[dih-spur-zhuhn, -shuhn] / dɪˈspɜr ʒən, -ʃən /
NOUN
dispersal
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The second combines cold atmospheric plasma with gas dispersion.

From Science Daily Jul. 20, 2026

There is a way to measure this risk using the S&P 500 dispersion index.

From MarketWatch Jun. 30, 2026

When the team compared the observations with computer simulations, they found that models including dispersion matched the satellite measurements more closely than traditional tsunami models.

From Science Daily Jun. 25, 2026

“Strong index performance has masked internal drama; dispersion of returns has jumped to post-Covid highs,” she said.

From Barron's Jun. 8, 2026

Within small areas the beetles accomplish their own dispersion, moving on as soon as the Klamath weed dies out and locating new stands with great precision.

From "Silent Spring" by Rachel Carson

Both polymer dispersions formed sticky coatings on a variety of surfaces.

From Science Daily Nov. 13, 2023

"This year the macro economic picture has been one of dispersions," said Aspect's Remsing.

From Reuters Oct. 9, 2023

An even more creative trust stipulation might be to match the trust dispersions to their earned income annually, incentivizing them to work rather than rely on the inheritance alone.

From Slate Jan. 17, 2023

Ms. Marone also said Mr. Cleaver should check his own record before casting dispersions upon Mr. Hawley.

From Washington Times Jul. 8, 2022

Did these atoms, devoid of sense and life, with their reflections and repurcussions, their cohesions, implexions, and entanglements, their scattered dispersions and divulsions, produce life and intelligence?

From The Christian Foundation, Or, Scientific and Religious Journal, Volume I, No. 9. September, 1880 by Aaron Walker




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