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dispersant

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dis⋅per⋅sant

[di-spur-suhnt]
–noun
1. something that disperses.
2. Physical Chemistry. any admixture to a dispersion capable of maintaining the dispersed particles in suspension.
–adjective
3. acting as a dispersant.

Origin:
1940–45; disperse + -ant
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dis·per·sant   (dĭ-spûr'sənt)   
n.   Chemistry
A liquid or gas added to a mixture to promote dispersion or to maintain dispersed particles in suspension.
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