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dispersion

[dih-spur-zhuhn, -shuhn] / dɪˈspɜr ʒən, -ʃən /
NOUN
dispersal
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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

Such readings are a sign of extreme dispersion beneath the surface of the index — and the fear is this may soon boil over.

From MarketWatch ● Aug. 15, 2026

At one point, the growing divide between the market’s winners and losers pushed dispersion within the S&P 500 to one of the widest levels on record.

From MarketWatch ● Jul. 31, 2026

In a separate set of experiments, environmental engineer Dr. Amit Kumar combined cold atmospheric plasma with gas dispersion to destroy PFAS.

From Science Daily ● Jul. 20, 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

To obtain the charge interaction, the team developed two separate water-based polymer dispersions to be applied to surfaces.

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

There had been several dispersions in the history of the chosen people, to Assyria under Shalmaneser, to Babylon and Egypt in the time of Nebuchadnezzar, and to Rome under Pompeius.

From The Books of the New Testament by Leighton Pullan




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