diffusion
|dif/fu/sion|
/dɪˈfjuːʒən/
spreading out
Etymology
'diffusion' originates from Latin, specifically the word 'diffusionem,' where 'dis-' meant 'apart' and 'fundere' meant 'to pour.'
'diffusionem' transformed into the French word 'diffusion,' and eventually became the modern English word 'diffusion' through Middle English.
Initially, it meant 'to pour out or spread,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'the process of spreading something more widely.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
the process by which molecules intermingle as a result of their kinetic energy of random motion.
The diffusion of gases in the atmosphere is a natural process.
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Noun 2
the spreading of something more widely.
The diffusion of technology has transformed modern society.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:41