noun Download 🔗Share The act of diffusing or dispersing something, or the property of being diffused or dispersed; dispersion. Examples : "The diffusion of the scent of freshly baked bread filled the entire house. " physics science process chemistry Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share The scattering of light by reflection from a rough surface, or by passage through a translucent medium. Examples : "The diffusion of light through the frosted window made the classroom bright and evenly lit. " physics appearance material science Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share The intermingling of the molecules of a fluid due to random thermal agitation. Examples : "The diffusion of the food coloring in the water happened slowly at first, but sped up as the water warmed. " physics chemistry biology science process Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
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noun Download 🔗Share Exchange of airborne media between regions in space in an apparently random motion of a small scale. Examples : "The diffusion of perfume throughout the classroom made it smell floral, even though only one student was wearing it. " physics science process Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share The movement of water vapor from regions of high concentration (high water vapor pressure) toward regions of lower concentration. Examples : "After a hot shower, the diffusion of water vapor from the humid bathroom air into the drier hallway caused the mirror to slowly clear. " weather science physics environment Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading