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 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.
2. To spread or extend by
dispersion.
A nearly uniform and constant fire or heat
disseminated throughout the body of the earth.
Woodward.
Syn. -- To spread; diffuse; propagate; circulate; disperse;
scatter.