diffuser

dif·fus·er | \ di-ˈfyü-zər

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Definition of diffuser

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

2 : a device for reducing the velocity and increasing the static pressure of a fluid passing through a system

Examples of diffuser in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web Reed diffusers, on the other hand, don't require any flames, plugs, or batteries. — Amanda Garrity, Good Housekeeping, "How to Make a Homemade Reed Diffuser That'll Fill Your House With a Scent You Love," 31 Jan. 2020 The difference between air drying versus diffuser-drying speaks for itself. — Pia Velasco, Good Housekeeping, "How to Use a Diffuser to Get Perfect Curls and Waves Every Time," 30 Sep. 2019 Vitruvi sells single-origin oils ($12–18) to add to diffusers. — Brierley Horton, al, "Health or Hype? Which alternative health trends are worth a try," 14 Jan. 2020 As a bonus, the dryer comes with a variety of attachments, including a diffuser (which is ideal for those with naturally curly hair who want to dry their curls without adding frizz) and two flat nozzles ideal for blow-drying hair straight. — NBC News, "Get a professional-grade blow dryer for a steep discount," 19 Aug. 2019 Afterwards dry your hair with a with a diffuser which will give you bouncy curls with lots of definition. — Jennifer Ford, Essence, "3 Easy New Year’s Eve Hairstyles For Curly Hair," 27 Dec. 2019 The Instagrammable Diffuser Handmade in Taiwan, the Vitruvi Porcelain Essential Oil Diffuser is a modern, #shelfie-ready ceramic sculpture that doubles as an aromatherapy diffuser. — Lauren Valenti, Vogue, "How to Turn Your Desk Into the Ultimate Self-Care Station in 2020," 24 Dec. 2019 By the following year, thousands of people were working at Chrysler's Lynch Road factory building diffusers that were used to create Little Boy. — Micah Walker, Detroit Free Press, "Uranium-contaminated site in Detroit was part of Manhattan Project," 6 Dec. 2019 Scent is a great way to jump into the season with a diffuser or candle. — Andrea Wurzburger, PEOPLE.com, "The Bachelorette's JoJo Fletcher and Jordan Rodgers Reveal 2 Huge Relationship Rules They Broke," 29 Oct. 2019

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“Diffuser.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/diffuser. Accessed 24 Feb. 2020.

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