An element or component that is scattered, spread out, or separated from others.
Combining the adjective dispersed (past participle of disperse) with element (from Latin elementum, a basic component). A compound noun used in chemistry, physics, or materials science.
In materials science, engineers study how dispersed elements affect material properties—adding a tiny amount of tungsten as a 'dispersed element' in steel can dramatically change its strength, hardness, and heat resistance.
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