Dispersal/dɪˈspɜːrsl/ Definition 1 of 3Pro Tip 1/3Natural Processes Used to describe how nature spreads things like seeds or traits. Animal dispersal helps spread different plant species across forests. Pro Tip 2/3Resource Distribution Involves the spread of items, people, or services across various locations. Efficient dispersal of supplies is critical after natural disasters. Pro Tip 3/3Non-Physical Spread Can refer to the spread of intangible things, like information. Social media platforms enable quick dispersal of news.