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dispersers

/dɪˈspɜːrsərz/intermediate Level

English Meaning & Definitions

1.noun

Plural form of disperser: a person or thing that distributes or scatters something over a wide area, such as seeds, animals in ecology, or chemical agents.

Example Sentences:
  • Certain bird species act as vital seed dispersers in tropical rainforests.
  • Oil dispersers were deployed rapidly to break up the slick in the ocean.
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Cultural Origin & Etymology

Derived from the verb 'disperse', originating from the Latin 'dispergere', meaning 'to scatter about' (composed of 'dis-' apart + 'spargere' to scatter). The suffix '-er' denotes the agent or thing that performs the action.

Memory Aid & Mnemonic

Think of 'dispersers' as people or things that 'disperse' (spread) 'per' (each) 's' (seed) or item over a wide area.

Frequently Asked Questions About “dispersers

1. What is the meaning of “dispersers” in English?

In English, dispersers (noun) is defined as: “Plural form of disperser: a person or thing that distributes or scatters something over a wide area, such as seeds, animals in ecology, or chemical agents.”.

2. How do you use “dispersers” in a sentence?

Certain bird species act as vital seed dispersers in tropical rainforests.

3. What are English synonyms of “dispersers”?

4. What is the etymology and word origin of “dispersers”?

Derived from the verb 'disperse', originating from the Latin 'dispergere', meaning 'to scatter about' (composed of 'dis-' apart + 'spargere' to scatter). The suffix '-er' denotes the agent or thing that performs the action.