dispersant
Pronunciation: [dɪsˈpɜrsənt]
Word
Context: "environmental science"
(noun) a substance that is used to break up and spread out something, usually in water. For example, if there's an oil spill in the ocean, a dispersant helps break the oil into smaller pieces so it can mix better with the water and be easier to clean up.
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The workers used a dispersant to help reduce the amount of oil spreading in the water after the spill.
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They did not use a dispersant because it would have made the cleanup process harder.
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What type of dispersant is most effective for cleaning up oil spills?
Context: "chemistry"
(noun) a type of chemical that helps different substances mix together better. It’s like when you stir sugar into water; the sugar dissolves and mixes in well.
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In the experiment, the dispersant allowed the solid particles to blend smoothly into the liquid.
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Without the dispersant, the particles stayed clumpy and did not mix well.
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How does this dispersant improve the mixing of ingredients in our solution?
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