diffusing
dɪˈfjuːzɪŋ
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Definition of diffusing - Reverso English Dictionary

Adjective

1.
scienceTECH.spreading by diffusionTECH.
  • The diffusing aroma filled the entire room.
dispersing scattering spreading
2.
unfocusedRarenot concentrated or focusedRare
  • The diffusing light created a soft ambiance.
diffuse dispersed scattered
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Origin of diffusing

Latin, diffundere (to pour out)

Terms with diffusing included in their meaning

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aromatherapy
device diffusing essential oils into the air
architecture
translucent glass used in windows for diffusing light
light diffusion
glass with a rough surface for diffusing light
technology
transparent structure diffusing light via internal reflection
distribution
spreading or diffusing through something

Examples of diffusing in a sentence

  • The diffusing light created a soft glow in the room.
  • The diffusing sound filled the room gently.
  • Her diffusing thoughts made it hard to focus.

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  1. French:diffusant, diffus, ...
  2. German:diffundierend, diffus, ...
  3. Italian:pervasivo, diffusa, ...
  4. Spanish:difundido, difuso, ...
  5. Portuguese:disperso, difusa, ...
  6. Chinese:扩散的, 弥散的, ...
  7. Japanese:拡散する, ぼんやりした, ...
  8. Arabic:مُنْتَشِر, مُشتَّت, ...
  9. Hebrew:מִתְפַּשֵּׁט, מְפֻזָּר, ...
  10. Russian:распространяющийся, рассеянный, ...
  11. Ukrainian:дифузний, розсіяний, ...
  12. Hindi:फैलता हुआ, फैलती हुई, ...
diffuse
/dɪˈfjuːs/

Definition of diffuse - Reverso English Dictionary

Verb

1.
spread widelytr./intr.spread over a wide areatr./intr.
  • The smoke began to diffuse throughout the room..
disseminate scatter spread
2.
emotiontr.weaken a strong feeling or emotiontr.
  • The calm music diffused his anger.
disperse dissipate
3.
lighttr.TECH.cause light to spread in different directionstr.TECH.
  • The lampshade diffused the harsh light.
disperse scatter

Adjective

1.
not concentratedspread out, not gathered in one place
  • The light in the room was diffuse.
dispersed scattered
2.
vaguelacking conciseness or focus
  • His diffuse explanation confused the audience.
prolix verbose wordy
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Expressions with diffuse

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widespread brain injury damaging nerve cell axons
The patient suffered a diffuse axonal injury in the accident.

Origin of diffuse

Latin, diffusus (spread out)

Examples of diffuse in a sentence

  • The news quickly began to diffuse through social media.
  • Her gentle words diffused the tension in the room.
  • Laughter helped diffuse the group's nervousness.
  • The curtains diffuse the sunlight softly.
  • Clouds can diffuse the sunlight, creating a gentle glow.
  • The diffuse sound made it hard to locate the source.

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  1. French:se diffuser, diffus, ...
  2. German:verbreiten, diffus, ...
  3. Italian:spargere, diffuso, ...
  4. Spanish:esparcir, difuso, ...
  5. Portuguese:espalhar, difuso, ...
  6. Chinese:扩散, 分散, ...
  7. Japanese:拡散する, 拡散した, ...
  8. Arabic:اِنْتَشَرَ, مُنْتَشِر, ...
  9. Hebrew:לְהִתְפַּזֵּר, מְפוּזָר, ...
  10. Russian:рассеиваться, рассеянный, ...
  11. Ukrainian:поширюватися, розсіяний, ...
  12. Hindi:फैलना, फैला हुआ, ...
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