\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.