dispersal
noun
dis·pers·al
di-ˈspər-səl 
: the act or result of dispersing
especially
: the process or result of the spreading of organisms from one place to another
Examples of dispersal in a Sentence
the dispersal of plant seeds in the forests through natural means
Recent Examples on the Web
The Auraria Campus announced the dispersal of the Tivoli Quad encampment on Saturday near 1 p.m., citing that cleanup starts today.
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Megan Ulu-Lani Boyanton, The Denver Post, 18 May 2024
Smog can impact the dispersal of pollen and other allergens, leaving them stagnant in the air.
—Sarah Bowman, The Indianapolis Star, 13 May 2024
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Megan Ulu-Lani Boyanton, The Denver Post, 18 May 2024
Smog can impact the dispersal of pollen and other allergens, leaving them stagnant in the air.
—Sarah Bowman, The Indianapolis Star, 13 May 2024
See all Example Sentences for dispersal
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“Dispersal.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/dispersal. Accessed 29 May. 2024.
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dispersal
noun
dis·pers·al
dis-ˈpər-səl
: the act or result of dispersing
Medical Definition
dispersal
noun
dis·pers·al
dis-ˈpər-səl
: the act or result of dispersing
specifically
: the process or result of the spreading of organisms from one place to another
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