dispersant

UK:*UK and possibly other pronunciationsUK and possibly other pronunciations/dɪsˈpɜːsənt/US:USA pronunciation: respellingUSA pronunciation: respelling(di spûrsənt)


WordReference Random House Unabridged Dictionary of American English © 2026
dis•per•sant  (di spûrsənt),USA pronunciation n. 
  1. something that disperses.
  2. Chemistry[Physical Chem.]any admixture to a dispersion capable of maintaining the dispersed particles in suspension.

adj. 
  1. Chemistryacting as a dispersant.
  • disperse + -ant 1940–45


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