dif·fu·sive
di-ˈfyü-siv 
-ziv
dif·fu·siv·i·ty
də̇ˌfyüˌsivətē
-ˈzi- sometimes (ˌ)dēˌ-
plural -es
2
: the quantity of heat passing normally through a unit area per unit time divided by the product of specific heat, density, and temperature gradient
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Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 24 Oct. 2025
Our love becomes more diffusive and unshakable.
—Kathryn Jones Dunton, Christian Science Monitor, 5 Aug. 2025
Notice that the nearby surfaces aren't just reflected, but that the rendering engine accounts for how said reflections become more diffusive based on the materials and distance.
—Kyle Orland, Ars Technica, 30 May 2024
These miniprograms appear to be ephemeral, diffusive and almost atmospheric.
—Jianqing Chen, The Conversation, 4 Oct. 2023
Current physical-collapse models suggest that this diffusive motion is only very slight.
—Philip Ball, Quanta Magazine, 20 Oct. 2022
Choose ambient light sources muffled by diffusive domes or lampshades.
—Kim Komando, USA TODAY, 8 Aug. 2022
The effect of her being on those around her was incalculably diffusive.
—New York Times, 30 Apr. 2020
The push to involve every corner of the space often has an unintentionally diffusive effect.
—Chris Jones, chicagotribune.com, 13 Mar. 2018
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Additionally, the study shows that the fractional impedance serves as a practical diagnostic tool for identifying diffusive behavior and refining device operational parameters, according to a press release.
—Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 24 Oct. 2025
Our love becomes more diffusive and unshakable.
—Kathryn Jones Dunton, Christian Science Monitor, 5 Aug. 2025
Notice that the nearby surfaces aren't just reflected, but that the rendering engine accounts for how said reflections become more diffusive based on the materials and distance.
—Kyle Orland, Ars Technica, 30 May 2024
These miniprograms appear to be ephemeral, diffusive and almost atmospheric.
—Jianqing Chen, The Conversation, 4 Oct. 2023
Current physical-collapse models suggest that this diffusive motion is only very slight.
—Philip Ball, Quanta Magazine, 20 Oct. 2022
Choose ambient light sources muffled by diffusive domes or lampshades.
—Kim Komando, USA TODAY, 8 Aug. 2022
The effect of her being on those around her was incalculably diffusive.
—New York Times, 30 Apr. 2020
The push to involve every corner of the space often has an unintentionally diffusive effect.
—Chris Jones, chicagotribune.com, 13 Mar. 2018
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“Diffusive.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/diffusive. Accessed 25 Jun. 2026.
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