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- [dih-fyoo-zhuh n]
- /dɪˈfyu ʒən/
- /dɪˈfjuːz/
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- [dih-fyoo-zhuh n]
- /dɪˈfyu ʒən/
Definitions of diffusion word
- noun diffusion act of diffusing; state of being diffused. 1
- noun diffusion prolixity of speech or writing; discursiveness. 1
- noun diffusion Physics. Also called migration. an intermingling of molecules, ions, etc., resulting from random thermal agitation, as in the dispersion of a vapor in air. a reflection or refraction of light or other electromagnetic radiation from an irregular surface or an erratic dispersion through a surface; scattering. 1
- noun diffusion Movies. a soft-focus effect resulting from placing a gelatin or silk plate in front of a studio light or a camera lens, or through the use of diffusion filters. 1
- noun diffusion Meteorology. the spreading of atmospheric constituents or properties by turbulent motion as well as molecular motion of the air. 1
- noun diffusion Anthropology, Sociology.. Also called cultural diffusion. the transmission of elements or features of one culture to another. 1
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Origin of diffusion
First appearance:
before 1325 One of the 16% oldest English words
1325-75; Middle English < Latin diffūsiōn- (stem of diffūsiō) a spreading out, equivalent to diffūs(us) (see diffuse) + -iōn- -ion
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Parts of speech for Diffusion
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diffusion popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 93% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".
diffusion usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for diffusion
noun diffusion
- dissipation — the act of dissipating.
- dispersion — Also, dispersal. an act, state, or instance of dispersing or of being dispersed.
- dispersal — The action or process of distributing things or people over a wide area.
- dissemination — the act of disseminating, or spreading widely: The Internet allows for the rapid dissemination of information.
- propagation — the act of propagating.
Antonyms for diffusion
noun diffusion
- collection — A collection of things is a group of similar things that you have deliberately acquired, usually over a period of time.
- concentration — Concentration on something involves giving all your attention to it.
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