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diffusive Definition

dif·fu·sive (di fyo̵̅o̅siv)

adjective

  1. tending to diffuse
  2. characterized by diffusion
  3. diffuse

Etymology: ML diffusivus

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diffusive Usage Examples

Modifies a noun

  • process: This implies a diffusive process is transporting both sulfate and chloride ions whilst the sodium ions remain fixed.
  • transfer: From Vulcanian blasts to sustained explosive eruptions: the role of diffusive mass transfer in conduit flow dynamics.
  • term: Suggest a scale analysis to compare the diffusive terms to the advective terms.
  • layer: The high-resolution spatial and temporal measurements have allowed the study of the diffusive boundary layer.
  • transport: Topics areas include liquid compatibility, diffusive transport, and desiccation of GCL basal liner systems.
  • jump: Diffusion The migration of the metal ion cores occurs by diffusive jumps.

Browse dictionary entries near diffusive

  1. diffusionist
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  4. diffusion
  5. diffusing
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  7. diffusibility
  8. diffuser
  9. diffuseness
  10. diffusely
  1. diffusively
  2. diffusiveness
  3. diffusor
  4. dig
  5. dig in
  6. dig into
  7. dig up
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  9. digamous
  10. digamy