DILATION Synonyms: 28 Similar and Opposite Words

dilation

noun

Definition of dilation

as in dispersion

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Recent Examples of dilation Scientists discovered that the transformation is caused by subtle pressure changes inside the eye from long-term pupil dilation, which rearranges the spacing of collagen fibers. — Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 17 Oct. 2025 Physical changes which happen during menopause that have to do with dilation or constriction of the blood vessels and impact body temperature are known as vasomotor symptoms. — Helen Carefoot, Flow Space, 17 Oct. 2025 SoberRide uses a combination of cameras, sensors, and machine-learning algorithms to detect signs of alcohol impairment in the driver—such as pupil dilation, bloodshot eyes, and the presence of ethanol used in alcoholic beverages—before allowing a vehicle to be put into drive. — IEEE Spectrum, 22 Apr. 2025 The receptors control constriction and dilation in the smooth muscle fibers in the walls of these blood vessels. — Kristen Rogers, CNN, 21 Mar. 2024 See All Example Sentences for dilation

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Noun

The next 18 months is a story about dispersion between lenders, not losses across the asset class.

— Hugh Leask, CNBC, 14 July 2026
Adidas Virginia Watermoc is a slip-on shoe with all the appearances of grip and water dispersion.

— Ian Servantes, Footwear News, 29 June 2026

Definition of dispersion

Noun

The unincorporated community, little more than a scattering of buildings at a bend in the road, lies midway between Mason and Llano in the Texas Hill Country.

— Pam LeBlanc, Southern Living, 20 July 2026
And even outside the direct beam, the scattering of its photons through the atmosphere would create a still-bright smudge of light pollution in the surrounding night sky.

— Mary Randolph, Scientific American, 16 July 2026