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Definition of Dispersant
1. Noun. (chemistry) Any substance that is used to to prevent settling or clumping of particles suspended in a liquid. ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com
Definition of Dispersant
1. [n -S]
Lexicographical Neighbors of Dispersant
Literary usage of Dispersant
Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:
1. Oil Spill Dispersants: Efficacy And Effects by National Research Council (U. S.) (2005)
"Likewise, when dispersants are applied under low-energy conditions (litt!e or no
wind and/or reduced sea states), there may be a time lag between dispersant ..."
2. How to Trade With Korea: A Guide to Trade & Investment by DIANE Publishing Company (1995)
"dispersants dispersant use became a controversial issue in this response. ...
The Alaska RRT was well prepared to address questions of dispersant use (see ..."
3. Adventure Guide to the Alaska Highway by Ed Readicker-Henderson (2006)
"... was grossly inadequate for the size of the Exxon Valdez oil spill was demonstrated
by Exxon's attempts to fly in chemical dispersant to treat the spill. ..."
4. Adventure Guide Inside Passage & Coastal Alaska by Ed Readicker-Henderson (2006)
"... was grossly inadequate for the size of the Exxon Valdez oil spill was demonstrated
by Exxon's attempts to fly in chemical dispersant to treat the spill. ..."
5. Proceedings (1908)
"Et la foule, en se dispersant, ne pouvait taire son enthousiasme pour une solennité
qui avait si glorieusement terminé le Congrès. ..."
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