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Word of the Day Tuesday, June 9, 2026

dispersal

/dɪˈspɛr.səl/ noun · British & US
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What does dispersal mean?

noun

The act of scattering or spreading something, such as seeds or people, over a wide area. The process of dispersing or spreading something, such as a substance or a population, over a wide area.

Example

"The dispersal of the seeds from the tree was facilitated by the wind."

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