rediffusedadj.
/ˌriːdᵻˈfjuːzd/, U.S. /ˌridəˈfjuzd/ Broadcasting and Physics.
That has been rediffused.
ΘΚΠ
society > communication > broadcasting > [adjective] > systems or methods
syndicated1693
wired1893
rediffused1931
piped1937
piped-in1951
networked1962
satellite-to-home1965
1931 Times Educ. Suppl. 1 Aug. p. iv/1 In order to receive such rediffused signals the listener requires an ultra-short wave adapter.
1965 Brit. Jrnl. Appl. Physics 16 286 There are a small number of primary electrons which have been re-emitted after loss of energy by inelastic collision, the so-called rediffused primary electrons.
1967 Times 3 Feb. 11/4 The journeys..might be more enjoyable if British Railways would consider providing television facilities, rediffused radio, cinema shows, or a small library on long-distance journeys.
1993 M. Prutton in A. G. Fitzgerald et al. Quantitative Microbeam Anal. 62 The scattering of energetic electrons (often called backscattered electrons or rediffused primary electrons) can make a significant contribution.
This entry has been updated (OED Third Edition, September 2009; most recently modified version published online March 2022).
<
adj.1931