dispersal
spreading out in different directions
when something spreads out and is not in one place anymore
the dispersal of [people/things/substance]
- The wind helped the dispersal of smoke from the fire.
- Scientists tracked the dispersal of ash after the eruption.
- Improved ventilation speeds up the dispersal of fumes.
- The dispersal of the smell was slow.
- Rain caused the dispersal of dust.
animals or plants spreading to new areas
when animals or plants spread to new places
[species/seed] dispersal
- Birds play a major role in the dispersal of seeds.
- The study looked at wolf dispersal into nearby valleys.
- Habitat corridors can support dispersal between populations.
- Bees help the dispersal of pollen.
- Seeds need water for dispersal.
breaking up a crowd
when people in a crowd are made to go home
the dispersal of [a crowd/protesters]
- Police ordered the dispersal of the crowd after the match.
- The dispersal of protesters was filmed by bystanders.
- Officials negotiated a peaceful dispersal from the square.
- The police asked for dispersal.
- After the concert, the dispersal was quick.
spreading forces to reduce risk
spreading people or equipment out for safety
the dispersal of [forces/aircraft/resources]
- The dispersal of aircraft to smaller airfields reduced the risk of attack.
- The plan called for the dispersal of supplies across several depots.
- Officials discussed dispersal measures ahead of the storm.
- They planned the dispersal of equipment.
- Dispersal can make an基地 safer.
distributing something among many recipients
giving out something to many people or places
the dispersal of [funds/payments/aid]
- The report criticized the slow dispersal of emergency funds.
- New rules govern the dispersal of aid to local councils.
- The agency published a schedule for the dispersal of payments.
- The government announced the dispersal of money.
- Aid dispersal started yesterday.
spreading of pollutants in air or water
how a chemical spreads in air or water
the dispersal of [pollutants/chemicals] in [air/water]
- The study modeled the dispersal of pollutants in the bay.
- Wind direction affects the dispersal of airborne particles.
- Booms were used to limit the dispersal of oil near the shore.
- Wind can change dispersal of smoke.
- The team studied dispersal in water.
- Base: dispersal
- Plural: dispersal, dispersals
crowd dispersal
1breaking up a crowd
actions to make a crowd go away
- The training covered crowd dispersal techniques.
- Tear gas is sometimes used for crowd dispersal.
- Officials said the crowd dispersal was necessary for safety.
dispersal order
1official instruction to leave an area
an official order telling a crowd to leave
- Police issued a dispersal order after bottles were thrown.
- A dispersal order was put in place around the station.
- Anyone who ignored the dispersal order risked arrest.
dispersal pattern
1typical way something spreads
the usual way something spreads
- The team mapped the dispersal pattern of the invasive plant.
- Weather conditions can change the dispersal pattern of smoke.
- Researchers compared dispersal patterns across different habitats.
dispersal rate
1speed of spreading out
how fast something spreads
- They calculated the dispersal rate of larvae in coastal waters.
- Lower wind speeds reduced the dispersal rate of dust.
- The model predicts a higher dispersal rate in summer.
dispersal zone
1area where people must not gather
an area where police can tell people to leave
- A dispersal zone was declared around the shopping centre.
- Officers patrolled the dispersal zone throughout the weekend.
- Residents were told what the dispersal zone rules meant.
forced dispersal
1people made to scatter or leave
when people are made to leave or scatter
- Witnesses described the forced dispersal of the crowd.
- The report documented the forced dispersal of villages during the conflict.
- Leaders condemned the forced dispersal of peaceful demonstrators.
seed dispersal
1movement of seeds to new places
how seeds spread to new places
- Dandelions rely on wind for seed dispersal.
- The researchers measured seed dispersal by birds.
- Flooding can cause long-distance seed dispersal.
strategic dispersal
1planned spreading out for safety
spreading things out as part of a plan
- The review recommended strategic dispersal of backup servers.
- Strategic dispersal of equipment helped the team respond faster.
- The commander ordered strategic dispersal before dawn.