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spreading(2)(dictionary)
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spreading factor(medicine)
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spreading(1) (iou)



spreading adjective. M16.
[from SPREAD verb + -ING2.]
Extending or growing outwards; increasing in size or area. M16.
spreading adder US a hognose snake.
Tending to become (more) widely diffused or prevalent. M16.
spreadingly adverb (rare) E17.
spreadingness noun (rare) L17.