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spectrum aureole constringence dispersion relation normal dispersion multimode dispersion material dispersion dispersive power anomalous dispersion waveguide dispersion chemical bonding nuclear fission catalysis nuclear fusion deformation and flow friction work absorption adsorption refraction

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