disbandment

noun

Definition of disbandmentnext
as in dispersion
an act or process in which something scatters or is scattered the disbandment of the crowd at the end of the outdoor rock concert

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  1. dispersion
  2. dispersal
  3. scattering
Noun
  • Its specialists have developed an ultrafine dispersion solution of graphene with excellent fluidity along with electrical and thermal conductivity.
    Nadezhda Kosareva, Forbes, 30 Dec. 2024
  • Interestingly enough, because of the adaptive way TRPV1 receptors work in birds, capsaicin may register as a pleasant vanilla flavor that incentivizes seed dispersion, according to the European Journal of Pharmacology.
    Amiah Taylor, Discover Magazine, 13 Nov. 2024
Definition of dispersion
Noun
  • Still, its dispersal across a country embroiled in conflict will make disarmament tremendously challenging.
    Amy E. Smithson, Foreign Affairs, 18 Sep. 2013
  • The outbreaks on the Reykjanes peninsula, known as fissure eruptions, have not directly affected the capital city and do not cause significant dispersals of ash into the stratosphere, avoiding air traffic disruption.
    Reuters, NBC News, 21 Nov. 2024
Definition of dispersal
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  • With uninterrupted views of Singapore and a scattering of tables and lounges, this is an excellent spot to watch the sun melt with a frosty G&T. Unlike most rooftop bars in Singapore, this one still feels like a bit of a secret.
    Chloe Sachdev, Condé Nast Traveler, 27 Dec. 2024
  • Only Linda’s was interesting, Eliza thought, with its intentional clashes of color; the rest were a random scattering of droopy, unloved plants.
    Lauren Groff, The New Yorker, 8 Dec. 2024
Definition of scattering
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