Dispersive
Pronunciation: /dɪˈspɜːrsɪv/
Dispersive (adj)
- Describing something that spreads out and becomes less concentrated over a wider area.
- Describing a material or effect that makes different parts of a wave move at different speeds.
- Describing a process where particles or energy spread out instead of staying in one place.
Dispersive (adjective)
Examples
- The smoke is dispersive, so it spreads out quickly.
- Wind makes the dust dispersive, and it covers a wider area.