diffusive
diffusive
Definition
dif·fu·sive (di fyo̵̅o̅′siv)
adjective
- tending to diffuse
- characterized by diffusion
- diffuse
Etymology: ML diffusivus
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.
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