diffusional


diffusionIn the process of diffusion of a single solute, a concentration of molecules on one side of a membrane (top) will move through a membrane (center) until there is equilibrium on both sides (bottom).

dif·fu·sion

D0217600 (dĭ-fyo͞o′zhən)n.1. The process of diffusing or the condition of being diffused: the diffusion of new technology around the world.2. Physics a. The scattering of incident light by reflection from a rough surface.b. The transmission of light through a translucent material.c. The spontaneous intermingling of the particles of two or more substances as a result of random thermal motion.3. The spread of linguistic or cultural practices or innovations within a community or from one community to another.
dif·fu′sion·al adj.

diffusional

(dɪˈfjuːʒənəl) adjof, relating to, or involving diffusion