The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 6 letter word PRISMS
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The straight part
We know that "Dispersive elements" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case dispersive elements = prisms.The cryptic/wordplay part
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What does PRISMS mean?
PRISMS noun- A polyhedron with parallel ends of the same size and shape, the other faces being parallelogram-shaped sides.
- A transparent block in the shape of a prism (typically with triangular ends), used to split or reflect light.
- A crystal in which the faces are parallel to the vertical axis.