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dispersant

UK
/dɪsˈpɜːsənt/
US
/dɪsˈpɜrsənt/

Translations

dispersantnoun
dispersants
pl
UK
/dɪsˈpɜːsənt/
US
/dɪsˈpɜrsənt/
The oil spill was treated with a dispersant to break down the oil.
Разлив нефти был обработан дисперсантом для разложения нефти.
Synonyms
solvent
dispersing agent
suspending agent
emulsifier
dispersantadjective
more dispersant
Comp.
most dispersant
Super.
UK
/dɪˈspɜːsənt/
US
/dɪˈspɜrsənt/
The dispersant effect of the chemical was evident in the solution.
Рассеивающий эффект химического вещества был очевиден в растворе.
Synonyms
disseminating
diffuse
diffusing
spreading
diffusive
scattering
dispersive

Definitions

dispersantnoun
A substance that is used to break up and spread out particles in a liquid, often used to treat oil spills by dispersing the oil into smaller droplets.
The environmental team applied a dispersant to the oil spill to minimize its impact on marine life.
A chemical additive that promotes the uniform distribution of solid particles in a liquid medium, such as in paints, concrete, or pharmaceuticals.
The paint manufacturer added a dispersant to keep the pigments from settling.
dispersantadjective
Having the quality or function of causing something to spread or scatter in different directions.
The dispersant properties of the chemical helped in breaking up the oil spill quickly.
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