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diffusion

Syllabification: (dif·fu·sion)
Pronunciation: /diˈfyo͞oZHən/

Definition of diffusion

noun

  • the spreading of something more widely:the diffusion of Duchamp’s thought and art
  • the action of spreading the light from a light source evenly so as to reduce glare and harsh shadows.
  • Chemistry the intermingling of substances by the natural movement of their particles:the rate of diffusion of a gas
  • Anthropology the dissemination of elements of culture to another region or people.

Derivatives

diffusive

Pronunciation: /-siv/

adjective
( Chemistry)

Origin:

late Middle English (in the sense 'pouring out, effusion'): from Latin diffusion-, from diffundere 'pour out'

diffusion in other Oxford dictionaries

Definition of diffusion in the British & World English dictionary