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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

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Word History and Origins

Origin of dispersant1

First recorded in 1940–45; disperse + -ant

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