diffusor

dif·fu·sor

D d

Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [dih-fyoo-zer]
- /dɪˈfyu zər/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [dih-fyoo-zer]
- /dɪˈfyu zər/

Definitions of diffusor word

noun diffusor a person or thing that diffuses. 1
noun diffusor (in various machines or mechanical systems, as centrifugal pumps or compressors) a device for utilizing part of the kinetic energy of a fluid passing through a machine by gradually increasing the cross-sectional area of the channel or chamber through which it flows so as to decrease its speed and increase its pressure. 1
noun diffusor (in a lighting fixture) any of a variety of translucent materials for filtering glare from the light source. 1
noun diffusor a pierced plate or similar device for distributing compressed air for aeration of sewage. 1

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Origin of diffusor

First appearance:

before 1670

One of the 47% oldest English words

First recorded in 1670-80; diffuse + -er1

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Parts of speech for Diffusor

noun

adjective

verb

adverb

pronoun

preposition

conjunction

determiner

exclamation

Full grammatical hierarchy of Diffusor

diffusor popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 54% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

According to our data about 64% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

diffusor usage trend in Literature

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