dispersive

adjective dis·per·sive \-ˈspər-siv, -ziv\

Definition of DISPERSIVE

: of or relating to dispersion <a dispersive medium> <the dispersive power of a lens>

: tending to disperse

— dis·per·sive·ly adverb

— dis·per·sive·ness noun

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adjective dis·per·sive \-ˈpər-siv, -ziv\

: of or relating to dispersion <a dispersive medium> <the dispersive power of a lens>

: tending to disperse

—dis·per·sive·ness noun

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