Dispersant

Quick meaning: Dispersant is a noun meaning (chemistry) Any substance that is used to prevent settling or clumping of particles suspended in a liquid.

Meaning

(chemistry) Any substance that is used to prevent settling or clumping of particles suspended in a liquid.

Example Sentences

Effects due to the dispersant solvent and surfactants in the water column may be surmised only from laboratory studies

Scientists warn that the dispersed oil, as well as the dispersants themselves, might cause long-term harm to marine life.

Since the effectiveness of dispersants is time-critical, the sooner that concurrence can be obtained and the dispersant applied, the more effective such

Word Forms

• dispersants

Synonyms for dispersant

Depending on context, synonyms include disperser.

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include disperser, dispersion, demulsifier, disintegrant, dissolvent, displacer.

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