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Definition dispersant in British English

dispersant noun

[countable/uncountable] noun
/dɪˈspɜː(r)s(ə)nt/
1

a chemical substance used to break up a liquid, especially oil floating on the sea, into tiny pieces so that it spreads over a wide area and causes less harm

Example

Dispersants were used to tackle the oil spill.

Definition dispersant in British English