diffuser

noun

dif·​fus·​er di-ˈfyü-zər How to pronounce diffuser (audio)
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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Word History

First Known Use

1645, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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The first known use of diffuser was in 1645

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“Diffuser.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/diffuser. Accessed 29 Aug. 2025.

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