Spreader

{
  "id": "MLC-T-CHM-013591",
  "term": "Spreader",
  "field": "Chemistry",
  "definition": "A substance added to a liquid formulation, such as a pesticide or herbicide, to enhance its ability to spread evenly over a surface. These agents reduce the surface tension of the liquid, allowing it to cover a larger area more uniformly. Surfactants are a common type of spreader.",
  "subject": "Chemistry and Human Health",
  "references": [
    "PAC, 2007, 79, 1153. 'Glossary of terms used in toxicology, 2nd edition (IUPAC Recommendations 2007)' on page 1312 (https://doi.org/10.1351/pac200779071153)"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/chemistry/spreader/"
}