Dispersibility

/dɪˌspɜːrsəˈbɪlɪti/ noun

Definition

The quality or ability of something to be scattered, spread, or distributed easily.

Etymology

From dispersible (disperser + -ible, from Latin -ibilis 'able to be') + -ity (noun suffix indicating a state or condition).

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The dispersibility of pollutants in water determines how far contamination spreads—some chemicals stick to particles and sink, while others remain suspended and travel for miles.

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