dispersant

[ dih-spur-suhnt ]

/ dɪˈspɜr sənt /

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noun

something that disperses.

Physical Chemistry. any admixture to a dispersion capable of maintaining the dispersed particles in suspension.

adjective

acting as a dispersant.

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Origin of dispersant

First recorded in 1940–45; disperse + -ant

Words nearby dispersant

dispermous, dispermy, dispersal, dispersal prison, dispersal zone, dispersant, disperse, disperse dye, dispersion, dispersion hardening, dispersion relation

How to use dispersant in a sentence

Microbial mops aren’t yet ready for prime time, so chemical dispersants, fire and spongelike sorbents remain key tools in cleanup kits.
50 years ago, scientists found a new way to clean up oil spills|Meghan Rosen|October 14, 2022|Science News

British Dictionary definitions for dispersant

dispersant

/ (dɪsˈpɜːsənt) /

noun

a liquid or gas used to disperse small particles or droplets, as in an aerosol

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