Propagator
noun
A person or thing that spreads something.
She is the propagator of this latest rumor.
Often appears as...
- propagator of news
- propagator of disease
noun
A tool or device used to grow plants under controlled conditions.
You can use a propagator to start your seedlings in a controlled environment.
Often appears as...
- seed propagator
- heated propagator
Usage tips
Technical
noun
In physics, it's a function or element of an equation that describes the time evolution of a physical system.
The propagator is a key component in quantum mechanics.
Often appears as...
- quantum propagator
- green's function propagator
Usage tips
Technical
noun
A person or thing that spreads something.
She is the propagator of this latest rumor.
Often appears as...
- propagator of news
- propagator of disease
noun
A tool or device used to grow plants under controlled conditions.
You can use a propagator to start your seedlings in a controlled environment.
Often appears as...
- seed propagator
- heated propagator
Usage tips
Technical
noun
In physics, it's a function or element of an equation that describes the time evolution of a physical system.
The propagator is a key component in quantum mechanics.
Often appears as...
- quantum propagator
- green's function propagator
Usage tips
Technical
Definition 1 of 3
Pro Tip 1/3Negative Connotation
Sometimes used negatively when someone spreads harmful or unwanted things.
He was labeled the propagator of false information.
Pro Tip 2/3Agent of Spread
Focuses on the role in actively spreading something, not just the act of spreading.
As a propagator of the movement, she organized many events.
Pro Tip 3/3Originator vs Messenger
A propagator is often the source, not just sharing others' messages.
The propagator of the theory was invited to speak at the conference.
Pro Tip 1/3Negative Connotation
Sometimes used negatively when someone spreads harmful or unwanted things.
He was labeled the propagator of false information.
Pro Tip 2/3Agent of Spread
Focuses on the role in actively spreading something, not just the act of spreading.
As a propagator of the movement, she organized many events.
Pro Tip 3/3Originator vs Messenger
A propagator is often the source, not just sharing others' messages.
The propagator of the theory was invited to speak at the conference.
Pro Tip 1/3Negative Connotation
Sometimes used negatively when someone spreads harmful or unwanted things.
He was labeled the propagator of false information.
Pro Tip 2/3Agent of Spread
Focuses on the role in actively spreading something, not just the act of spreading.
As a propagator of the movement, she organized many events.
Pro Tip 3/3Originator vs Messenger
A propagator is often the source, not just sharing others' messages.
The propagator of the theory was invited to speak at the conference.
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