Meaning of the word dispersal in English

What does dispersal mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

dispersal

US /dɪˈspɝː.səl/
UK /dɪˈspɜː.səl/

Noun

the action or process of distributing or spreading things or people over a wide area

Example:
The dispersal of seeds is crucial for plant reproduction.
Police ordered the dispersal of the crowd.