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Dispersion

Spread of radioactive particles, chemical substances or biological agents. Parameters such as weather (especially temperature and wind), substance properties (like volatility and specific weight: lighter or heavier than air) and topographical conditions have great influence on the dispersion.

Glossary Source

JRC EU CBRNe Glossary
( EU Glossary on Chemical, Biological, Radiological, Nuclear, and Explosive risks )
https://publications.jrc.ec.europa.eu/repository/bitstream/JRC128863/JRC128863_01.pdf