diaspinae

/ˌdaɪ.æsˈpiːneɪ/

Definitions

1. verb

to scatter or sow abroad; to disperse or spread widely

“The seeds were diaspinated by the wind, allowing them to grow in new locations.”

2. noun

a type of wasp, particularly the genus Diaspininae

“The entomologist spent years studying the diaspinae species, fascinated by their unique social structures.”

Synonyms

  • disperse
  • scatter
  • sow
  • spread

Antonyms

  • concentrate
  • gather
  • unify
  • unite