n.

The act or process of dispersing or the condition of being dispersed; distribution.

noun

The passing out or spreading about of something: circulation, dispersion, dissemination, distribution. See collect/distribute.

In biology and biogeography, the scattering of seed as a plant species colonizes.

(DOD) Relocation of forces for the purpose of increasing survivability. See also dispersion.

IN BRIEF: The breaking up and scattering of.

The dispersal of the birdseed later resulted in a small millet and sunflower garden.

Tutor's tip: The "dispersal" (the act of scattering or separating) of employees made the "disbursal" (the act of paying out) of paychecks difficult.