Disperser: meaning, definitions and examples

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disperser

 

[ dษชหˆspษœหrsษ™r ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

equipment

A disperser is a device or machine used to mix, disperse, or emulsify materials such as paint, ink, or chemicals.

Synonyms

agitator, emulsifier, mixer.

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Word Description / Examples
disperser

Typically used in scientific, industrial, or commercial settings when referring to the process of distributing particles evenly throughout a medium.

  • The laboratory disperser ensures that the particles are evenly distributed in the liquid
mixer

This term is broadly used in both everyday contexts and various industries to describe a device or machine used for combining ingredients or materials. It could also refer to social events designed for people to meet and interact.

  • The baker used a mixer to prepare the dough
  • They attended a company mixer to network with colleagues
emulsifier

Commonly used in food science and chemistry to describe substances that help blend ingredients that do not usually mix well, like oil and water.

  • Lecithin acts as an emulsifier in mayonnaise to keep the ingredients from separating
agitator

Often used to describe someone or something that stirs up trouble or incites people to take action, usually having a negative connotation. It can also refer to a device in machinery for stirring or shaking substances.

  • The politician was labeled an agitator for encouraging protests
  • The agitator in the washing machine helps to clean clothes more effectively

Examples of usage

  • The disperser is commonly used in the paint industry.
  • This disperser is very efficient at mixing different substances.
  • The disperser can be adjusted to control the speed of dispersion.
Context #2 | Noun

physics

In physics, a disperser is a device that separates or spreads light, sound, or other waves into their different components.

Synonyms

divider, separator, splitter.

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disperser

Use when describing a device or method that scatters or spreads substances or particles into smaller elements or components.

  • The chemical plant installed a new disperser to evenly distribute the pigment in the paint.
  • A disperser is essential for breaking down clusters in a solution.
separator

Commonly used in technical or industrial contexts where there is a need to separate different substances or components.

  • The separator in the dairy plant ensures that cream is separated from milk.
  • Oil separators are used to remove oil from wastewater.
splitter

Use this term for devices or tools specifically designed to split or divide something into parts, frequently used in technology or construction.

  • An HDMI splitter can send one video signal to multiple screens.
  • The wood splitter makes it easier to prepare firewood.
divider

Best used in situations involving physical or metaphorical separation of spaces, groups, or elements into distinct parts.

  • The office has a divider to create private workspaces.
  • A divider was placed in the middle of the room to separate the two teams.

Examples of usage

  • The disperser in the spectrometer helps analyze the different wavelengths of light.
  • This disperser is essential for studying the dispersion of sound waves.
  • The disperser can be calibrated to achieve precise separation of wave components.

Translations

Translations of the word "disperser" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น dispersor

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคตเคฟเค–เค‚เคกเค•

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Dispergierer

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ disperser

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะดะธัะฟะตั€ะณะฐั‚ะพั€

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ dysperser

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๅˆ†ๆ•ฃๅ‰ค (ใถใ‚“ใ•ใ‚“ใ–ใ„)

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท disperseur

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ dispersor

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท daฤŸฤฑtฤฑcฤฑ

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๋ถ„์‚ฐ์ œ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ู…ุดุชุช

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ dispergรกtor

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ dispergรกtor

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๅˆ†ๆ•ฃๅ™จ (fฤ“nsร nqรฌ)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ dispergator

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ dreifari

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะดะธัะฟะตั€ะณะฐั‚ะพั€

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ“แƒ˜แƒกแƒžแƒ”แƒ แƒกแƒแƒ แƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ disperser

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ dispersor

Etymology

The word 'disperser' originates from the verb 'disperse', which comes from the Latin word 'dispergere', meaning 'to scatter'. The concept of dispersing or spreading out materials has been essential in various industries and scientific fields, leading to the development of disperser devices for mixing, separating, or analyzing substances.

See also: dispersal, dispersion.