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diffusion

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Main Entry:
dif·fu·sion 
          Listen to the pronunciation of diffusion
Pronunciation:
\di-ˈfyü-zhən\
Function:
noun
Date:
14th century
1: the action of diffusing : the state of being diffused2: prolixity, diffuseness3 a: the process whereby particles of liquids, gases, or solids intermingle as the result of their spontaneous movement caused by thermal agitation and in dissolved substances move from a region of higher to one of lower concentration b (1): reflection of light by a rough reflecting surface (2): transmission of light through a translucent material : scattering4: the spread of cultural elements from one area or group of people to others by contact5: the softening of sharp outlines in a photographic image
dif·fu·sion·al 
          Listen to the pronunciation of diffusional \-ˈfyü-zhə-nəl\ adjective


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