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The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48
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.
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2. To spread or extend by dispersion.
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A nearly uniform and constant fire or heat
disseminated throughout the body of the earth.
--Woodward.
Syn: To spread; diffuse; propagate; circulate; disperse;
scatter.
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