Diffusion Definition

dĭ-fyo͝ozhən
noun
A diffusing or being diffused.
Webster's New World
Wordiness; diffuseness.
Webster's New World
The scattering of incident light by reflection from a rough surface.
American Heritage
The transmission of light through a translucent material.
American Heritage
The spread of a cultural or technological practice or innovation from one region or people to another, as by trade or conquest.
Webster's New World
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Other Word Forms of Diffusion

Noun

Singular:
diffusion
Plural:
diffusions

Origin of Diffusion

  • From Latin diffusionem (accusative of diffusio), from verb diffundere.

    From Wiktionary

Diffusion Sentence Examples

  • Planck 2 enables us to calculate the diffusion constant of dissolved electrolytes.

  • The Catholic mission has done very good work in what relates to schools, institutes and the diffusion of literature.

  • According to the molecular theory, diffusion is due to the motion of the molecules of the dissolved substance through the liquid.

  • If, however, no porous division be used to prevent the intermingling by diffusion of the anode and cathode solutions, a complicated set of subsidiary reactions takes place.

  • The rate of glucose uptake by facilitated diffusion will increase.

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Words Starting With

DDIDIF

Words Ending With

NONION

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Words Starting With D and Ending With N

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9 Letter Words9 Letter Words Starting With D9 Letter Words Ending With N