1. plural of disperser; things or people that scatter, spread, or distribute something over a wide area
Usage: commonly used in ecology and botany to refer to agents that spread seeds; also used in general contexts to mean devices or agents that distribute substances
2. in ecology, animals or agents that aid in the dispersal of seeds or spores to new locations
Usage: technical/scientific term

Examples

• Birds are important dispersers of seeds throughout the forest.
• Wind and water act as natural dispersers of plant pollen.
• The company uses aerosol dispersers to apply the coating evenly.
• Fruit-eating animals serve as dispersers for many tropical plants.
• Modern dispersers of information include social media platforms.
• Insects are effective dispersers of pollen between flowers.