as in dispersals
an act or process in which something scatters or is scattered
the dispersion of energy from a source
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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.
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Harry Bennett, Space.com, 27 Aug. 2025
Harry Bennett, Space.com, 27 Aug. 2025
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“Dispersions.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dispersions. Accessed 16 Sep. 2025.
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