dispersant

dis·per·sant

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [dih-spur-suh nt]
- /dɪˈspɜr sənt/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [dih-spur-suh nt]
- /dɪˈspɜr sənt/

Definitions of dispersant word

noun dispersant something that disperses. 1
noun dispersant Physical Chemistry. any admixture to a dispersion capable of maintaining the dispersed particles in suspension. 1
adjective dispersant acting as a dispersant. 1
noun dispersant A liquid or gas used to disperse small particles in a medium. 1
noun dispersant a liquid or gas used to disperse small particles or droplets, as in an aerosol 0
noun dispersant A dispersant is a liquid or gas which is used to disperse small particles or drops, for example in an aerosol. 0

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Origin of dispersant

First appearance:

before 1940

One of the 7% newest English words

First recorded in 1940-45; disperse + -ant

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Parts of speech for Dispersant

noun

adjective

verb

adverb

pronoun

preposition

conjunction

determiner

exclamation

Full grammatical hierarchy of Dispersant

dispersant popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 63% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

According to our data about 57% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

dispersant usage trend in Literature

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Antonyms for dispersant

noun dispersant

persant — sharp or stabbing

Just one Antonym for dispersant