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dispersal
[dih-spur-suhl]
dispersal
/ ɪˈɜːə /
noun
the act of dispersing or the condition of being dispersed
the spread of animals, plants, or seeds to new areas
Other Word Forms
- nondispersal noun
- redispersal noun
Word History and Origins
Origin of dispersal1
Example Sentences
But Evans said the council could only house asylum seekers where there were vacancies and it had not taken any decisions to opt into the government's asylum dispersal scheme.
Police are now issuing dispersal orders far earlier in the day and immediately targeting anyone throwing objects, according to law enforcement sources familiar with the planning.
The viewing day for the dispersal sale of vehicles, farm equipment and other machinery attracted a large number of people but it was the number plate that drew the most interest.
Given the nation’s economic disparities, there’s been particular concern about a dispersal of Altadena’s long-standing Black community, which is focused on the town’s west side, in part due to a history of segregation and redlining.
Either way, the result is less of that dispersal that's so important for soil health and biodiversity.
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