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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Within 15 minutes, this little device goes to work, operating like a diffuser to create a bug-free zone.
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Kayla Kitts, Peoplemag, 5 June 2024
Here’s how to use essential oils to get better rest:
Leverage a diffuser: Invest in a diffuser or vaporizer and add some essential oils.
—Dominique Fluker, Essence, 4 June 2024
The diffuser can hold up to 500 milliliters of oil and can run for up to six hours.
—Dorian Smith-Garcia, Parents, 8 May 2024
From practical yet luxurious cashmere socks and French market bags in a rainbow of colors to anti-jet lag skincare and a portable diffuser, here are 50 of our top picks for the holiday season.
—Jane Sung, Condé Nast Traveler, 16 Nov. 2023
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Kayla Kitts, Peoplemag, 5 June 2024
Here’s how to use essential oils to get better rest:
Leverage a diffuser: Invest in a diffuser or vaporizer and add some essential oils.
—Dominique Fluker, Essence, 4 June 2024
The diffuser can hold up to 500 milliliters of oil and can run for up to six hours.
—Dorian Smith-Garcia, Parents, 8 May 2024
From practical yet luxurious cashmere socks and French market bags in a rainbow of colors to anti-jet lag skincare and a portable diffuser, here are 50 of our top picks for the holiday season.
—Jane Sung, Condé Nast Traveler, 16 Nov. 2023
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“Diffuser.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/diffuser. Accessed 16 Jun. 2024.
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