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.