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
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Architects and acousticians take this responsibility seriously, calculating the dispersal of sound waves, evaluating the properties of materials, and finding precise mathematical definitions for intuitive descriptors like clarity, balance, and warmth.
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Justin Davidson, Curbed, 16 Oct. 2024
Replant hillsides, native grasses, and wildflowers with this tool which allows for uniform dispersal which will not only aid in erosion, but also stabilize the soil and promote biodiversity.
—Kristin Guy, Sunset Magazine, 15 Oct. 2024
This strategy requires the dispersal of nuclear weapons (to prevent Indian preemption) and, especially in crises, looser command and control.
—Graham Allison, Foreign Affairs, 1 Jan. 2010
Such an approach can protect collections from immediate dispersal, allow time for proper valuation and historical assessment, and potentially enhance their value over time.
—Matthew F. Erskine, Forbes, 20 Sep. 2024
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Justin Davidson, Curbed, 16 Oct. 2024
Replant hillsides, native grasses, and wildflowers with this tool which allows for uniform dispersal which will not only aid in erosion, but also stabilize the soil and promote biodiversity.
—Kristin Guy, Sunset Magazine, 15 Oct. 2024
This strategy requires the dispersal of nuclear weapons (to prevent Indian preemption) and, especially in crises, looser command and control.
—Graham Allison, Foreign Affairs, 1 Jan. 2010
Such an approach can protect collections from immediate dispersal, allow time for proper valuation and historical assessment, and potentially enhance their value over time.
—Matthew F. Erskine, Forbes, 20 Sep. 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 22 Nov. 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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