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diffusion
n. distribution, dispersion, scattering; permeation of a region by fluid

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Diffusion
Diffusion is one of several transport phenomena that occur in nature. A distinguishing feature of diffusion is that it results in mixing or mass transport without requiring bulk motion. Thus, diffusion should not be confused with convection or advection, which are other transport mechanisms that use bulk motion to move particles from one place to another. In Latin word "diffundere" means "to spread out".

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diffusion
Noun
1. (physics) the process of diffusing; the intermingling of molecules in gases and liquids as a result of random thermal agitation
(hypernym) natural process, natural action, action, activity
(hyponym) osmosis
(classification) physics, physical science, natural philosophy
2. the spread of social institutions (and myths and skills) from one society to another
(hypernym) spread, spreading
(classification) mythology
3. the property of being diffused or dispersed
(synonym) dissemination
(hypernym) distribution, dispersion
4. the act of dispersing or diffusing something; "the dispersion of the troops"; "the diffusion of knowledge"
(synonym) dispersion, dispersal, dissemination
(hypernym) spread, spreading
(hyponym) crop-dusting, spraying
(derivation) diffuse, spread, spread out, fan out


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Diffusion (die)
nf. diffusion, distribution, dispersion, scattering

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diffusion
nf. diffusion, spreading; circulation, distribution; broadcasting

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