Dispersion Definition & Meaning

dispersion
noun
  1. spreading widely or driving off
  2. the spatial or geographic property of being scattered about over a range, area, or volume; "worldwide in distribution"; "the distribution of nerve fibers"; "in complementary distribution"
  3. the act of dispersing or diffusing something; "the dispersion of the troops"; "the diffusion of knowledge"

"Dispersion" in song lyrics

See how dispersion is used in real songs:

  • "of fat linguistic dispersion"
    Arsonists — Rhyme Time Travel
  • "Genetics of destroyin larva causin molecular dispersion"
    Atoms Family — Outer Regions
  • "Until their guns turn causing concern and dispersion"
    Mark B & Blade f/ Lewis Parker, Skinnyman — The Long Awaited

Usage tips for "dispersion"

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