definition of
disperse

[1] #1 disperse v. [scatter, sprinkle, dot, dust] distribute loosely; "He scattered gun powder under the wagon". wn

[2] #2 disperse v. [dissipate, dispel, break up, scatter] to cause to separate and go in different directions; "She waved her hand and scattered the crowds". wn

[3] #3 disperse v. [break up, scatter] cause to separate; "break up kidney stones"; "disperse particles". wn

[4] #4 disperse v. [dissipate, scatter, spread out] move away from each other; "The crowds dispersed"; "The children scattered in all directions when the teacher approached";. wn

[5] #5 disperse v. separate (light) into spectral rays; "the prosm disperses light". wn