Associations to the word «Disperse»

DISPERSE, verb. (transitive) (intransitive) To scatter in different directions

DISPERSE, verb. (transitive) (intransitive) To break up and disappear; to dissipate

DISPERSE, verb. (transitive) (intransitive) To disseminate

DISPERSE, verb. (physics) (transitive) (intransitive) To separate rays of light etc. according to wavelength; to refract

DISPERSE, verb. (transitive) (intransitive) To distribute throughout

DISPERSE PHASE, noun. The particulate solid or liquid phase of a colloid distributed within a fluid

DISPERSE, verb. Distribute loosely; "He scattered gun powder under the wagon".

DISPERSE, verb. To cause to separate and go in different directions; "She waved her hand and scattered the crowds".

DISPERSE, verb. Cause to separate; "break up kidney stones"; "disperse particles".

DISPERSE, verb. Move away from each other; "The crowds dispersed"; "The children scattered in all directions when the teacher approached";.

DISPERSE, verb. Separate (light) into spectral rays; "the prosm disperses light".

DISPERSE, verb. Cause to become widely known; "spread information"; "circulate a rumor"; "broadcast the news".