Noun
dispersant (plural dispersants)
(chemistry) Any substance that is used to prevent settling or clumping of particles suspended in a liquid.
The Gulf of Mexico is a very big ocean. The amount of volume of oil and dispersant we are putting into it is tiny in relation to the total water volume. Tony Hayward
Acts as a dispersant for deflocculation of for stabilizing inorganic and some organic pigments. Source: Internet
Lubricants for machines that regularly generate debris or contaminants such as automotive engines typically contain detergent and dispersant additives to assist in debris and contaminant transport to the filter and removal. Source: Internet
BGYO-TTB2 by Kobo Products acts as an aesthetic enhancer and pigment dispersant. Source: Internet
Coadis™ 123 K is a synthetic, versatile dispersant recommended for a broad range of water-borne systems. Source: Internet
It can be used as an efficient dispersant in masterbatch. Source: Internet