1. The process of increasing distance or gap between two or more things, people, or groups over time
The spreading separation between the two continents is due to plate tectonics.
A separação progressiva entre os dois continentes é devida à tectônica de placas.
2. A widening division or divergence, as in relationships, opinions, or ideologies
There has been a spreading separation in the political views of the two parties.
Tem havido uma separação progressiva nas opiniões políticas dos dois partidos.
3. In geology, the process of seafloor spreading or continental drift
Spreading separation at mid-ocean ridges creates new oceanic crust.
A separação progressiva nas dorsais mediooceânicas cria nova crosta oceânica.