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.

Origin of dispersant

1
First recorded in 1940–45; disperse + -ant

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British Dictionary definitions for dispersant

dispersant

/ (dɪsˈpɜːsənt) /


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

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