spridaren

Spridaren is a Swedish noun meaning the device, person, or mechanism that disperses substances over an area. The term derives from sprida, “to spread,” with the agent noun suffix -aren, which forms nouns denoting a doer or instrument.

In agriculture and horticulture, spridaren commonly refers to equipment used for uniform distribution of seeds, fertilizer granules, or pesticides. Devices range from small handheld broadcast spreaders to larger hopper-equipped units mounted on tractors or trailers. Operators adjust a feed rate and a spreading width to achieve even coverage. Proper calibration is essential to obtain the intended application rate and to minimize waste, environmental impact, and crop harm. Maintenance considerations include hopper cleanliness, wear of scoops or rollers, and calibration checks.

In broader usage, spridaren can be used metaphorically for anything that disseminates material, influence, or information. For example, a media campaign might be described as a spridare of ideas, though this usage is figurative and less formal. Common related terms include spridare (the device) and spridning (the act of spreading). The word is standard in Swedish-language agricultural literature and in general discourse.