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dispersant

[ dih-spur-suhnt ]

noun

  1. something that disperses.
  2. Physical Chemistry. any admixture to a dispersion capable of maintaining the dispersed particles in suspension.


adjective

  1. acting as a dispersant.

dispersant

/ dɪsˈpɜːsənt /

noun

  1. a liquid or gas used to disperse small particles or droplets, as in an aerosol
“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012


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Word History and Origins

Origin of dispersant1

First recorded in 1940–45; disperse + -ant
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Example Sentences

Microbial mops aren’t yet ready for prime time, so chemical dispersants, fire and spongelike sorbents remain key tools in cleanup kits.

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