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Propagator

Noun

A propagator refers to a person, organization, or device that spreads or promotes a particular idea, belief, or cause.

Example sentence: The activist group used social media as a propagator of their message, reaching millions of people worldwide.

Noun

In gardening and horticulture, a propagator is a device or structure used to create and maintain the optimal conditions for seed germination and plant propagation.

Example sentence: The greenhouse includes a propagator with controlled temperature and humidity to nurture young plants.

Noun

In microbiology, a propagator is a substance or organism that serves as a carrier or vehicle for the transmission of an infectious agent.

Example sentence: Mosquitoes act as propagators for the transmission of malaria in tropical regions.

Verb

To propagate can mean to spread, promote, or disseminate ideas, beliefs, or information.

Example sentence: The news channel propagates a biased narrative, leading to misinformation among the viewers.

Verb

In plant cultivation, to propagate refers to the act of reproducing plants through various methods such as cutting, layering, or grafting.

Example sentence: The gardener propagated her favorite rose bush by taking cuttings and rooting them in soil.

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