dispersing force
[dɪˈspɜːrsɪŋ fɔːrs]
nounpl: dispersing forces
força de dispersão
1. A military or police unit deployed to break up crowds, protests, or gatherings
The dispersing force arrived at the demonstration with riot gear.
A força de dispersão chegou à manifestação com equipamento de proteção.
2. In physics, any force that causes particles, molecules, or objects to spread out or scatter
The dispersing force caused the particles to spread throughout the solution.
A força de dispersão fez as partículas se espalharem por toda a solução.
3. A tactical unit responsible for crowd control and maintaining public order
The dispersing force used water cannons to disperse the crowd.
A força de dispersão usou canhões de água para dispersar a multidão.
In Brazil, dispersing forces are often associated with public demonstrations and carnival-related crowd management. The term gained prominence during protests and social movements. In the USA, similar units are commonly referred to as 'riot police' or 'tactical units,' and their deployment is a frequent topic in discussions about policing and civil rights.
NYC Slang
riot squad, NYPD tactical unit
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