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dispersal

 

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Noun dispersal has 1 sense
  1. dispersion, dispersal, dissemination, diffusion - the act of dispersing or diffusing something; "the dispersion of the troops"; "the diffusion of knowledge"
    --1 is a kind of spread, spreading
    --1 has particulars: crop-dusting, spraying
    Derived form: verb disperse5

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Dispersal


Noun

1. The act or process of scattering or spreading things over a wide area.

Example sentence: The dispersal of seeds by the wind helps plants spread their offspring.

2. The act of disbanding or separating a group of people or things.

Example sentence: The dispersal of protesters by the police led to a peaceful resolution.


Adjective

1. Pertaining to the scattering or spreading of things.

Example sentence: The dispersal process is crucial for population dynamics.

2. Associated with the disbanding or separation of a group.

Example sentence: The dispersal efforts resulted in the formation of smaller, localized communities.


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