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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 diffusionEncyclopediaSeediffusion |