Definition Synonyms
Definition of diffusion - Reverso English Dictionary
Noun
1.
wide spreadthe act of spreading something widely
- The diffusion of information was rapid.
2.
physicsTECH. the movement of particles from high to low concentrationTECH.
- Diffusion causes sugar to dissolve in water.
3.
lightTECH. the scattering of light in many directionsTECH.
- Diffusion made the room appear brighter.
4.
cultureTECH. the spread of cultural practices or innovationsTECH.
- The diffusion of technology has changed societies.
5.
marketingTECH. the gradual adoption of products or servicesTECH.
- The diffusion of smartphones is widespread.
Expressions with diffusion
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spread of cultural beliefs and social activities from one group to another
The cultural diffusion of cuisine has made sushi popular worldwide..
measure of how quickly material disperses under a concentration gradient
Salt has a higher diffusion coefficient in warm water.
thin layer that slows the spread of atoms or molecules
Engineers added a diffusion barrier to stop copper moving into the silicon.
Origin of diffusion
Latin, diffusio (a pouring out)
Terms with diffusion included in their meaning
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diffusion
spreading through all parts of something
science
spreading by diffusion
light diffusion
glass with a rough surface for diffusing light
chemistry
separation of molecules by diffusion through a membrane
acr: apparent diffusion coefficient
measurement of water movement in body tissues
industry
apparatus heating juice to aid diffusion in sugar factories
meteorology
diffusion of air from a current
kidney treatment
hemodialysis filter that uses diffusion across a membrane to clean blood
science
pertaining to diffusion in sciences
physics
coefficient indicating diffusion rate in physics
acr: Diffusion Tensor Imaging
medical scan showing brain structure and connections
communication
diffusion of an idea through a medium
aromatherapy
device for scent diffusion
diffusion
diffuse or spread throughout a medium
diffusion
spreading through or over something
light diffusion
state of allowing light to pass diffusely
Examples of diffusion in a sentence
Cultural diffusion can lead to societal changes. Diffusion allows oxygen to enter cells. The scent spread through diffusion in the room. The diffusion of light through the fog created a mystical scene. Diffusion in the atmosphere softened the harsh sunlight. The diffusion of fashion trends is rapid in urban areas.
Diffusion of cultural values can lead to societal changes. Diffusion of electric cars is increasing. The company studied the diffusion of new tech.
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- French:diffusion, dispersion, ...
- German:Verbreitung, Streuung, ...
- Italian:diffusione, dispersione, ...
- Spanish:difusión, dispersión, ...
- Portuguese:difusão, ...
- Chinese:扩散, 扩散作用, ...
- Japanese:拡散, ディフュージョン, ...
- Arabic:اِنْتِشَار, تشتت, ...
- Hebrew:הֲפָצָה, דִּיפוּזְיָה, ...
- Russian:распространение, рассеивание, ...
- Ukrainian:поширення, дифузія, ...
- Hindi:प्रसार, विसरण, ...
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