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dispersal [dɪˈspɜːsəl] n 1. the act of dispersing or the condition of being dispersed 2. (Life Sciences & Allied Applications / Biology) the spread of animals, plants, or seeds to new areas Relocation of forces for the purpose of increasing survivability. See also dispersion. ThesaurusLegend: Synonyms Related Words Antonyms
dispersal noun 1. scattering, spread, distribution, dissemination, dissipation the plants' mechanisms of dispersal of their spores 2. spread, broadcast, circulation, diffusion, dissemination the dispersal of this notably negative attitude Translations dispersal [dɪsˈpɜːsəl] N (= scattering) [of army, crowd] → dispersión f; [of light] → descomposición f dispersal [dɪˈspɜːrsəl] n [seeds] → dissémination f [refugees, asylum seekers] → répartition f [gas, toxins] → propagation f dispersal n (= scattering) → Verstreuen nt; (Bot: of seed) → Verteilung f; (= dispelling: of crowd, mist) → Zerstreuung f, → Auflösung f; (of oil slick) → Auflösung f; (Opt: of light) → Streuung f; (Chem: of particles) → Dispersion f; (fig) (of knowledge etc) → Verbreitung f; (of efforts) → Verzettelung f, → Zersplitterung f dispersal [dɪsˈpɜːs/əl] n (gen) → dispersione f (Bot) → disseminazione f dispersal [dɪsˈpɜːs/əl] n (gen) → dispersione f (Bot) → disseminazione f How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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