dispersal
noun
dis·pers·al
di-ˈspər-səl 
: the act or result of dispersing
especially
: the process or result of the spreading of organisms from one place to another
Examples of dispersal in a Sentence
the dispersal of plant seeds in the forests through natural means
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These grasses can be spread through natural dispersal or by human activity.
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John Leos, AZCentral.com, 15 July 2025
For one cucumber species though, seed dispersal is a bit more explosive.
—Monica Cull, Discover Magazine, 8 July 2025
The impact of human dispersals and local interactions on the genetic diversity of coastal Papua New Guinea over the past 2,500 years
As the marketing coordinator at Discover Magazine, Stephanie Edwards interacts with readers across Discover's social media channels and writes digital content.
—Stephanie Edwards, Discover Magazine, 9 June 2025
After millions of years of shaping the nation’s grasslands and forests through their feeding habits and seed dispersal, the moa went extinct roughly 150 years after the Māori arrived.
—Andrea Marks, Rolling Stone, 8 July 2025
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John Leos, AZCentral.com, 15 July 2025
For one cucumber species though, seed dispersal is a bit more explosive.
—Monica Cull, Discover Magazine, 8 July 2025
The impact of human dispersals and local interactions on the genetic diversity of coastal Papua New Guinea over the past 2,500 years
As the marketing coordinator at Discover Magazine, Stephanie Edwards interacts with readers across Discover's social media channels and writes digital content.
—Stephanie Edwards, Discover Magazine, 9 June 2025
After millions of years of shaping the nation’s grasslands and forests through their feeding habits and seed dispersal, the moa went extinct roughly 150 years after the Māori arrived.
—Andrea Marks, Rolling Stone, 8 July 2025
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“Dispersal.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/dispersal. Accessed 4 Aug. 2025.
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dispersal
noun
dis·pers·al
dis-ˈpər-səl
: the act or result of dispersing
Medical Definition
dispersal
noun
dis·pers·al
dis-ˈpər-səl
: the act or result of dispersing
specifically
: the process or result of the spreading of organisms from one place to another
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