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dif·fu·sion
 diffusion
- pronunciation:
- dih
fyu
zh
 n
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noun |
| definition 1: |
the spreading or wide scattering of something.
the diffusion of black culture throughout the North- synonyms:
- dispersion, dissemination, permeation, spread
- antonyms:
- concentration
- similar words:
- distribution, scatter
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| definition 2: |
a spreading of light rays or other radiation by reflection from or by passing through an irregular surface.
- synonyms:
- permeation
- similar words:
- reflection
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| definition 3: |
a mixing of molecules of different substances, that results from random thermal motion.
- similar words:
- dispersion, distribution, spread
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| derivation: |
diffusional (adj.) |
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