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diffusion

dif·fu·sion

UK/dɪˈfjuː.ʒən/ US/dɪˈfju.ʒən/ common

noun

1.

(physics) the process of diffusing; the intermingling of molecules in gases and liquids as a result of random thermal agitation

2.

the spread of social institutions (and myths and skills) from one society to another

3.

the property of being diffused or dispersed

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4.

the act of dispersing or diffusing something

  • “the dispersion of the troops”
  • “the diffusion of knowledge”
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Origin

Borrowed from Latin diffūsiō, from diffundō; can be decomposed as diffuse + -ion.

Phrases

  • cultural diffusion
  • diffusion hypoxia
  • error diffusion

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