diffusion

noun
UK: /dɪˈfjuː.ʒən/
US: /dɪˈfjuː.ʒən/

  1. The process of spreading something widely or becoming more common.

    1. The diffusion of ideas happens through conversations.
    2. The diffusion of technology has transformed many aspects of modern life.

  2. The movement of a substance from an area of high concentration to an area of low concentration.

    1. Oxygen diffusion is essential for respiration.
    2. The rate of diffusion depends on temperature and concentration gradients.

  3. The act of scattering or dispersing something.

    1. The diffusion of light made the room brighter.
    2. The artist used color diffusion to create a dreamlike atmosphere.

Synonyms

spread scattering dispersion expansion permeation dissemination propagation
diffusion verb

  1. To spread out or become widely dispersed.

    1. Knowledge can diffuse very quickly online.
    2. New technologies diffuse rapidly throughout developed countries.

  2. To scatter or transmit something, such as light or heat.

    1. Frosted glass will diffuse the light.
    2. The greenhouse is designed to diffuse sunlight evenly.

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "diffusion" in English means: The process of spreading something widely or becoming more common., The movement of a substance from an area of high concentration to an area of low concentration., The act of scattering or dispersing something..

The phonetic transcription of "diffusion" is /dɪˈfjuː.ʒən/ in British English and /dɪˈfjuː.ʒən/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "diffusion": spread, scattering, dispersion, expansion, permeation, dissemination, propagation.

Example usage of "diffusion": "The diffusion of ideas happens through conversations.". More examples on the page.