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diffusion

UK
/dɪˈfjuːʒən/
US
/dɪˈfjuʒən/

Translations

diffusionnoun
diffusions
pl
diffusionPhysique, chimie.
The diffusion of oxygen from the lungs into the bloodstream is essential for respiration.
La diffusion de l’oxygène des poumons vers le sang est essentielle à la respiration.
diffusionOptique ; répartition uniforme de la lumière.
The photographer used a softbox to achieve diffusion of light for the portrait session.
Le photographe a utilisé une boîte à lumière pour obtenir une diffusion de la lumière pendant la séance de portrait.
diffusionPropagation au sens large ; idées, culture, technologies.
The diffusion of information through social media has changed how people communicate.
La diffusion de l’information par les réseaux sociaux a changé la façon dont les gens communiquent.
Synonyms
spread
dispersal
transmission
propagation
distribution
diffusionadjective
more diffusion
Comp.
most diffusion
Super.
UK
/dɪˈfjuːʒən/
US
/dɪˈfjuʒən/
Used attributively before another noun (e.g., 'diffusion pump') to denote relation to the process of diffusion
diffusifSurtout en langage scientifique.
The diffusion equation is fundamental in heat-transfer analysis.
L’équation diffusif est fondamentale dans l’analyse du transfert de chaleur.
Additional translations
diffusionnelPlus rare ; registre scientifique.
Synonyms
permeative
dispersive
diffusional
diffusive
distributive
pervasive
spreading
permeating

Definitions

diffusionnoun
The process by which molecules intermingle as a result of their kinetic energy of random motion.
The diffusion of oxygen from the lungs into the bloodstream is essential for respiration.
The spreading of something more widely, such as ideas, culture, or technology.
The diffusion of information through social media has changed how people communicate.
The action of spreading light evenly to reduce glare and harsh shadows.
The photographer used a softbox to achieve diffusion of light for the portrait session.
diffusionadjective
Relating to, produced by, or involving diffusion.
The diffusion equation is fundamental in heat-transfer analysis.
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