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

Examples of diffuser in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web The Supersonic comes with a flyaway attachment, diffuser, styling concentrator, and wide tooth comb and gentle air attachments. Danielle Directo-Meston, The Hollywood Reporter, 12 Apr. 2024 Other features include a sleep mode with a night light, a rotating nozzle that controls the direction of the mist, and an essential oil diffuser. Rachel Ahrnsen, Better Homes & Gardens, 25 Feb. 2024 For an additional cost, there’s the option of carbon-fiber dive planes as well as a carbon-fiber splitter and diffuser. Tim Pitt, Robb Report, 22 Mar. 2024 There are lots of member-only home deals happening during the Amazon Big Spring Sale, from essential oil diffusers and organizers to lightweight, spring-friendly bedding. Stephanie Osmanski, Better Homes & Gardens, 20 Mar. 2024 This type of portable diffuser is available for dogs, too, and has always helped calm my family’s anxious chihuahua down on family vacations. Alexandra Domrongchai, Travel + Leisure, 4 Mar. 2024 Its new fragrance collection features eight candles, two diffusers and two room sprays. Hannah Chubb, Peoplemag, 1 Mar. 2024 Music director Salonen has added more senses to the mix: for a recent performance, diffusers dispersed scents created by a perfumer for Cartier. Carolina A. Miranda, Los Angeles Times, 9 Mar. 2024 Each set comes with a blow dryer and five attachments: a diffuser, a paddle brush, an oval brush, a styling concentrator, and the same curlers used on Anne Hathaway for the 2024 SAG Awards. Alyssa Grabinski, Peoplemag, 6 Mar. 2024

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Word History

First Known Use

1645, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
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 25 Apr. 2024.

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