Dispersion refers to the process of distributing or spreading a substance, such as particles or components, evenly throughout a medium. In the context of laboratory work, dispersion often involves creating a homogeneous mixture or distribution of particles within a solution or matrix, ensuring uniformity and consistency.
In practical terms, dispersion can take various forms and usually describes a laboratory application in which it is necessary to mix, suspend, emulsify, disintegrate, and dissolve two or more immiscible phases in a fluid to produce a mixture.