Definition of Dispersive

1. Adjective. Spreading by diffusion.

Exact synonyms: Diffusing, Diffusive, Disseminative
Similar to: Distributive
Derivative terms: Diffuse, Diffuse, Disperse, Disperse, Disseminate

Definition of Dispersive

1. a. Tending to disperse.

Definition of Dispersive

1. [adj]

Medical Definition of Dispersive

1. Tending to disperse. Dispersive power, the relative effect of a material in separating the different rays of light by refraction, as when the substance is formed into a prism. Dispers"iveness. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Dispersive

dispersing electrode
dispersing medium
dispersing phase
dispersion
dispersion
dispersions
dispersion colloid
dispersion force
dispersion medium
dispersion medium
dispersion phase
dispersion relation
dispersion staining
dispersity
dispersive
dispersive
dispersively
dispersiveness
dispersoid
dispersoid
dispersoids
dispireme
dispirit
dispirit
dispirited
dispirited
dispiritedly
dispiritedness
dispiriting
dispirits

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