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dispersion

[dih-spur-zhuhn, -shuhn] / dɪˈspɜr ʒən, -ʃən /
NOUN
dispersal
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Global connection came with a kind of dispersion, diluting shared connections closer to home while allowing for worldwide discovery.

From Salon ● Oct. 4, 2026

He contends that when hotels circulate synthetic fragrances through scent dispersion machines, they may be spreading toxic chemicals, potentially causing respiratory problems, headaches, skin irritation and gastrointestinal, cardiovascular and cognitive problems among vulnerable guests.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 3, 2026

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

From MarketWatch ● Jun. 30, 2026

One of the study's most surprising findings involves a concept known as dispersion.

From Science Daily ● Jun. 25, 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

In both dispersions, the base polymer was a copolymer composed of the inexpensive, commercially available components styrene and butyl acrylate.

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

The Huth Library—Special familiarity of the writer with it—Seven influential collectors of our time—The great dispersions of old-established libraries—Althorp—Ashburnham—Johnson of Spalding—List of the other leading collections, which no longer exist.

From The Book-Collector A General Survey of the Pursuit and of those who have engaged in it at Home and Abroad from the Earliest Period to the Present Time by William Carew Hazlitt


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