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   diffusion

   /dɪˈfjuːʒn/

   noun

   • 1. the spreading of something more widely: "the rapid diffusion of ideas and technology"
   • ▪ the action of spreading the light from a light source evenly to reduce glare and harsh shadows.
   • ▪ the intermingling of substances by the natural movement of their particles: "the rate of diffusion of a gas"
   • ▪ the dissemination of elements of culture to another region or people.

   Word Origin late Middle English (in the sense ‘pouring out, effusion’): from Latin diffusio(n-), from diffundere ‘pour out’.

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2. byjus.com › biology › diffusionWhat Is Diffusion? - Definition, Types & Examples Of Diffusion

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   A process in which the substance moves through a semipermeable membrane or in a solution without any help from transport proteins. For example, bacteria deliver small nutrients, water and oxygen into the cytoplasm through simple diffusion.

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3. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › diffusionDiffusion Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

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   Learn the various meanings and uses of the word diffusion, from chemistry and physics to language and culture. See synonyms, examples, word history, and related entries.

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5. biologydictionary.net › diffusionDiffusion - Definition, Examples and Types | Biology Dictionary

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   Oct 4, 2019 · Diffusion is the net movement of molecules from a region of high concentration to one of lower concentration. Learn how diffusion occurs in biological and chemical systems, what factors affect it, and see examples of diffusion in action.

6. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › DiffusionDiffusion - Wikipedia

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   Diffusion is the net movement of anything (for example, atoms, ions, molecules, energy) generally from a region of higher concentration to a region of lower concentration. Diffusion is driven by a gradient in Gibbs free energy or chemical potential.

7. www.britannica.com › science › diffusionDiffusion | Definition & Examples | Britannica

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   May 25, 2024 · Diffusion is the random motion of molecules that causes matter to flow from high to low concentration. Learn how diffusion works, see examples and find the diffusion equation that describes it.

   • Author: The Editors of Encyclopaedia Britannica

8. www.dictionary.com › browse › diffusionDIFFUSION Definition & Meaning | Dictionary.com

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   Diffusion definition: the act of diffusing or state of being diffused. See examples of DIFFUSION used in a sentence.

9. dictionary.cambridge.org › english › diffusionDIFFUSION | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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   Diffusion is the action of spreading in many directions or the process of spreading through or into a surrounding substance. Learn more about diffusion in science, business, and communication with Cambridge Dictionary.