diffuser
noun
dif·fus·er
di-ˈfyü-zər 
plural diffusers
1
: one that diffuses: such as
a
: a device (such as a reflector) for distributing the light of a lamp evenly
b
: a screen (as of cloth or frosted glass) for softening lighting (as in photography)
c
: a device (such as slats at different angles) for deflecting air from an outlet in various directions
d
: a device that produces a fine mist of water and often essential oils
2
: a device for reducing the velocity and increasing the static pressure of a fluid passing through a system
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Drivers heading to the rear for the Coca-Cola 600: Joey Logano (diffuser change), Justin Allgaier (driver change), Chris Buescher (backup car) and Tyler Reddick (tech).
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Shane Connuck, Charlotte Observer, 26 May 2024
The early wake-up call is made a whole lot easier after a great night’s sleep aided by the calming essential oil diffusers and Avocado mattresses in-room accompanied by nature’s ultimate sound machine—waves caressing the shore below.
—Krista Simmons, Sunset Magazine, 21 May 2024
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Shane Connuck, Charlotte Observer, 26 May 2024
The early wake-up call is made a whole lot easier after a great night’s sleep aided by the calming essential oil diffusers and Avocado mattresses in-room accompanied by nature’s ultimate sound machine—waves caressing the shore below.
—Krista Simmons, Sunset Magazine, 21 May 2024
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“Diffuser.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/diffuser. Accessed 3 Jun. 2024.
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