as in dispersions
an act or process in which something scatters or is scattered
the dispersal of plant seeds in the forests through natural means
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Recent Examples of dispersals
In general, however, the law itself, as well as the difficulties of enforcing it in outlying districts, favored the settlers, and massacres, incursions, poisonings, and forced dispersals usually went unpunished.
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Britannica Editors, Encyclopedia Britannica, 19 Mar. 2026
Britannica Editors, Encyclopedia Britannica, 19 Mar. 2026
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dispersions
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Stable dispersions lasted for up to a month, supported by strong negative zeta potentials in both water and ethanol.—
Rupendra Brahambhatt,
Interesting Engineering,
20 Dec. 2025
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The lens design features 16 elements, including four extra-low dispersions (ED) elements and three aspherical elements, along with Nikon's advanced lens coatings to minimize chromatic aberration and ghosting even in challenging lighting conditions.—
Harry Bennett,
Space.com,
27 Aug. 2025
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“Dispersals.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dispersals. Accessed 10 Apr. 2026.
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