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Disseminate \Dis*sem"i*nate\, v. t. & i. [imp. & p. p. Disseminated; p. pr. & vb. n. Disseminating.]

[L. disseminatus, p. p. of disseminare to disseminate; dis- + seminare to sow, semen seed. See Seminary.]

1. to spread around widely; to sow broadcast or as seed; to scatter for growth and propagation, like seed; to spread abroad; to diffuse; as, principles, ideas, opinions, and errors are disseminated when they are spread abroad for propagation. [1913 Webster]

2. To spread or extend by dispersion. [1913 Webster]

A nearly uniform and constant fire or heat disseminated throughout the body of the earth. --Woodward.

Syn: To spread; diffuse; propagate; circulate; disperse; scatter. [1913 Webster]


disseminated \dis*sem"i*na`ted\, p. a. (Min.) Occurring in small portions scattered through some other substance; scattered widely. [1913 Webster]


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