Definition of diffusion in English:

diffusion

noun dɪˈfjuːʒ(ə)ndəˈfjuʒən

mass noun

1The spreading of something more widely.
the rapid diffusion of ideas and technology
Example sentencesExamples
- But diffusion of ideas does not mean they are implemented; it only means they are talked about.
- Only the articulation and diffusion of dangerous ideas was still limited.
- Broadly, productive economic activities and notions of long-term investment became sidelined in favour of immediate consumption and resource diffusion.
- In fact, the pace and diffusion of IT innovation is now held to be so rapid that businesses must ditch all plans for next year and instead compete on internet time, putting the accent on agility rather than strategy.
- This was also the beginning of a diffusion of English ideas into Indian diet.
- It's like diffusion of innovation: whenever innovation comes along, the well-to-do are much quicker at adopting it.
- Eighty-seven years ago, he set twin ideals for the institution to follow - advancement of knowledge and comprehensive diffusion of the fruits of its labour.
- Through these, new subject matter and models were widely disseminated, with diffusion into book illumination and sculpture.
- The diffusion of goods, ideas, and people works continuously to erode uneven development, but never succeeds in doing so.
- But notice that the success of the joke depended on the tension that preceded it, and the secretary may have minded the tension more than she appreciated its diffusion.
- Thus, while the use of the new technology is indeed still extremely limited in India, and diffusion that can make a difference to the quality of life must wait, there are signs of change.
- Some skeptics have dismissed this diffusion of democratic ideas as ‘Westernization’ pure and simple.
- The circulation and diffusion of information provides a good example of the differences between German and Chinese organizational routines.
- Such interpenetration and diffusion of ideas, images, and information is made possible by the Internet on a global scale.
- This paper documents some aspects of this trend, and proposes policy diffusion as a set of mechanisms that explain the clustering in time and space of liberal policies.
- If, however, the priority is the diffusion of alternate ideas and debates, we should not overemphasize one vehicle over others.
- The Smithsonian was established by congress in 1846 for ‘the increase and diffusion of knowledge’ among the public.
- The focus is on ideas, idea diffusion, brands, marketing, persuasion and web design.
- Interconnectedness also contributes to the rapid diffusion of ideas and technology.
- Equally effective in the general diffusion of Christian ideas and Christianity in general was the monastic movement.
Synonyms
spreading, scattering, dispersal, dispersing
dissemination, disseminating, distribution, distributing, circulation, circulating, putting about, propagation, transmission, broadcasting, broadcast, promulgation, issuance
archaic bruiting
1. 1.1 The action of spreading the light from a light source evenly to reduce glare and harsh shadows.
  Example sentencesExamples
  He received the 1930 Nobel Prize in Physics for his research on the diffusion of light and discovery of the Raman effect.
  When an object reflects light with little diffusion it is said to have a glossy or optically smooth surface.
  It was now long after nightfall, yet the interminable forest through which he journeyed was lit with a wan glimmer having no point of diffusion, for in its mysterious lumination nothing cast a shadow.
  Colors in the agate are due to traces of iron and manganese oxides or to light diffusion in colloids.
  The former model tends to use physical analogies like the diffusion of light or the growth of a plant.
  Cheese Graters cast more shadows than light because they're given to light patterns and light diffusion - core ingredients of mood lighting.
  The halation to which he referred is a further diffusion of light that can occur around highlights, as well as around other areas of brightness in a projected camera image.
  Some parts are painted white to assist with light diffusion, but the essential texture and character of the material is still legible.
  Another is the reflections off the water's surface, the refraction, and what I would call subsurface scattering of light, or the diffusion of light.
  A second patent followed after he began to study the diffusion of infrared light.
  As in her canvases, the white serves to isolate and intensify the colored shapes, but here it also permits an increased diffusion of light throughout the chapel.
  Screen shots show the use of the curve, light diffusion and terracing to invite the player.
  The beach seemed to shine in the moonlight; the water sparkled, reflecting the light in diffusion.
2. 1.2Physics The intermingling of substances by the natural movement of their particles.
  the rate of diffusion of a gas
  Example sentencesExamples
  Examples include the distribution of counterions on DNA, micelles, polymer diffusion, and liquid mixtures.
  The difference could be attributed to errors on cell counts, natural variability, gas diffusion through tissue of intact pears, and other factors.
  Respiratory function tests generally show a persistent slight-to-moderate hypoxemia and a reduction of carbon monoxide diffusion.
  These studies address the effect of the hydrophobic surfactant proteins on diffusion within lipid bilayers.
  The diffusion of particles in a polymer solution has been investigated on numerous polymeric systems.
  Synonyms
  discharge, emission, radiation, effusion, exhalation, exudation, outflow, outpouring, flow, secretion, leak
3. 1.3Anthropology The dissemination of elements of culture to another region or people.
  Example sentencesExamples
  According to world culture theorists, the diffusion took place in three phases.
  This remarkable cultural diffusion clearly illustrates just how far north Hispanic influences spread.
  He accounts for this by cultural diffusion: any development which might have enabled one of the civilizations to forge ahead was borrowed and adopted by the other civilizations.
  The cities he founded became the spring boards for the diffusion of Hellenistic culture.
  Others have attributed the transmission of common motifs and themes to a process of diffusion, whereby ideas are carried from culture to culture by humans involved in such activities as war and trade.
  Synonyms
  dissemination, spreading, communication, transmission, making known, putting about

Derivatives

diffusive

adjective dɪˈfjuːsɪvdəˈfjusɪv

Physics

Relating to or involving the intermingling of substances by the natural movement of their particles.
the diffusive motion of the receptors within the membrane
Example sentencesExamples
- Other interactions may also play a role, but our data are consistent with the simple picture that nucleosomal motion leads to more flexibility in the chromatin fibers and thus more diffusive motion.
- The barrier to penetration in this case is reactive rather than physical: the rate of deactivation of the antimicrobial exceeds the rate of diffusive penetration.
- The diffusive hindrance data combined with imaging of the gels and permeability measurements suggest that unassembled collagen in the void spaces of the gel plays a role in hindering diffusion.

Origin

Late Middle English (in the sense 'pouring out, effusion'): from Latin diffusio(n-), from diffundere 'pour out'.

Rhymes

allusion, collusion, conclusion, confusion, contusion, delusion, effusion, exclusion, extrusion, fusion, illusion, inclusion, interfusion, intrusion, obtrusion, occlusion, preclusion, profusion, prolusion, protrusion, reclusion, seclusion, suffusion, transfusion

Definition of diffusion in US English:

diffusion

noundəˈfjuʒəndəˈfyo͞oZHən

1The spreading of something more widely.
the diffusion of Duchamp’s thought and art
Example sentencesExamples
- The focus is on ideas, idea diffusion, brands, marketing, persuasion and web design.
- Interconnectedness also contributes to the rapid diffusion of ideas and technology.
- Through these, new subject matter and models were widely disseminated, with diffusion into book illumination and sculpture.
- This was also the beginning of a diffusion of English ideas into Indian diet.
- The circulation and diffusion of information provides a good example of the differences between German and Chinese organizational routines.
- This paper documents some aspects of this trend, and proposes policy diffusion as a set of mechanisms that explain the clustering in time and space of liberal policies.
- In fact, the pace and diffusion of IT innovation is now held to be so rapid that businesses must ditch all plans for next year and instead compete on internet time, putting the accent on agility rather than strategy.
- Some skeptics have dismissed this diffusion of democratic ideas as ‘Westernization’ pure and simple.
- If, however, the priority is the diffusion of alternate ideas and debates, we should not overemphasize one vehicle over others.
- Thus, while the use of the new technology is indeed still extremely limited in India, and diffusion that can make a difference to the quality of life must wait, there are signs of change.
- Eighty-seven years ago, he set twin ideals for the institution to follow - advancement of knowledge and comprehensive diffusion of the fruits of its labour.
- But diffusion of ideas does not mean they are implemented; it only means they are talked about.
- But notice that the success of the joke depended on the tension that preceded it, and the secretary may have minded the tension more than she appreciated its diffusion.
- It's like diffusion of innovation: whenever innovation comes along, the well-to-do are much quicker at adopting it.
- Such interpenetration and diffusion of ideas, images, and information is made possible by the Internet on a global scale.
- The diffusion of goods, ideas, and people works continuously to erode uneven development, but never succeeds in doing so.
- Broadly, productive economic activities and notions of long-term investment became sidelined in favour of immediate consumption and resource diffusion.
- Only the articulation and diffusion of dangerous ideas was still limited.
- The Smithsonian was established by congress in 1846 for ‘the increase and diffusion of knowledge’ among the public.
- Equally effective in the general diffusion of Christian ideas and Christianity in general was the monastic movement.
Synonyms
spreading, scattering, dispersal, dispersing
1. 1.1 The action of spreading the light from a light source evenly so as to reduce glare and harsh shadows.
  Example sentencesExamples
  When an object reflects light with little diffusion it is said to have a glossy or optically smooth surface.
  A second patent followed after he began to study the diffusion of infrared light.
  As in her canvases, the white serves to isolate and intensify the colored shapes, but here it also permits an increased diffusion of light throughout the chapel.
  The beach seemed to shine in the moonlight; the water sparkled, reflecting the light in diffusion.
  Screen shots show the use of the curve, light diffusion and terracing to invite the player.
  The halation to which he referred is a further diffusion of light that can occur around highlights, as well as around other areas of brightness in a projected camera image.
  Cheese Graters cast more shadows than light because they're given to light patterns and light diffusion - core ingredients of mood lighting.
  The former model tends to use physical analogies like the diffusion of light or the growth of a plant.
  He received the 1930 Nobel Prize in Physics for his research on the diffusion of light and discovery of the Raman effect.
  It was now long after nightfall, yet the interminable forest through which he journeyed was lit with a wan glimmer having no point of diffusion, for in its mysterious lumination nothing cast a shadow.
  Some parts are painted white to assist with light diffusion, but the essential texture and character of the material is still legible.
  Colors in the agate are due to traces of iron and manganese oxides or to light diffusion in colloids.
  Another is the reflections off the water's surface, the refraction, and what I would call subsurface scattering of light, or the diffusion of light.
2. 1.2Physics The intermingling of substances by the natural movement of their particles.
  the rate of diffusion of a gas
  Example sentencesExamples
  The difference could be attributed to errors on cell counts, natural variability, gas diffusion through tissue of intact pears, and other factors.
  The diffusion of particles in a polymer solution has been investigated on numerous polymeric systems.
  Examples include the distribution of counterions on DNA, micelles, polymer diffusion, and liquid mixtures.
  Respiratory function tests generally show a persistent slight-to-moderate hypoxemia and a reduction of carbon monoxide diffusion.
  These studies address the effect of the hydrophobic surfactant proteins on diffusion within lipid bilayers.
  Synonyms
  discharge, emission, radiation, effusion, exhalation, exudation, outflow, outpouring, flow, secretion, leak
3. 1.3Anthropology The dissemination of elements of culture to another region or people.
  Example sentencesExamples
  This remarkable cultural diffusion clearly illustrates just how far north Hispanic influences spread.
  Others have attributed the transmission of common motifs and themes to a process of diffusion, whereby ideas are carried from culture to culture by humans involved in such activities as war and trade.
  The cities he founded became the spring boards for the diffusion of Hellenistic culture.
  According to world culture theorists, the diffusion took place in three phases.
  He accounts for this by cultural diffusion: any development which might have enabled one of the civilizations to forge ahead was borrowed and adopted by the other civilizations.
  Synonyms
  dissemination, spreading, communication, transmission, making known, putting about

Origin

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

单词	diffusion
释义	Definition of diffusion in English: diffusion noun dɪˈfjuːʒ(ə)ndəˈfjuʒən mass noun 1The spreading of something more widely. the rapid diffusion of ideas and technology Example sentencesExamples But diffusion of ideas does not mean they are implemented; it only means they are talked about. Only the articulation and diffusion of dangerous ideas was still limited. Broadly, productive economic activities and notions of long-term investment became sidelined in favour of immediate consumption and resource diffusion. In fact, the pace and diffusion of IT innovation is now held to be so rapid that businesses must ditch all plans for next year and instead compete on internet time, putting the accent on agility rather than strategy. This was also the beginning of a diffusion of English ideas into Indian diet. It's like diffusion of innovation: whenever innovation comes along, the well-to-do are much quicker at adopting it. Eighty-seven years ago, he set twin ideals for the institution to follow - advancement of knowledge and comprehensive diffusion of the fruits of its labour. Through these, new subject matter and models were widely disseminated, with diffusion into book illumination and sculpture. The diffusion of goods, ideas, and people works continuously to erode uneven development, but never succeeds in doing so. But notice that the success of the joke depended on the tension that preceded it, and the secretary may have minded the tension more than she appreciated its diffusion. Thus, while the use of the new technology is indeed still extremely limited in India, and diffusion that can make a difference to the quality of life must wait, there are signs of change. Some skeptics have dismissed this diffusion of democratic ideas as ‘Westernization’ pure and simple. The circulation and diffusion of information provides a good example of the differences between German and Chinese organizational routines. Such interpenetration and diffusion of ideas, images, and information is made possible by the Internet on a global scale. This paper documents some aspects of this trend, and proposes policy diffusion as a set of mechanisms that explain the clustering in time and space of liberal policies. If, however, the priority is the diffusion of alternate ideas and debates, we should not overemphasize one vehicle over others. The Smithsonian was established by congress in 1846 for ‘the increase and diffusion of knowledge’ among the public. The focus is on ideas, idea diffusion, brands, marketing, persuasion and web design. Interconnectedness also contributes to the rapid diffusion of ideas and technology. Equally effective in the general diffusion of Christian ideas and Christianity in general was the monastic movement. Synonyms spreading, scattering, dispersal, dispersing dissemination, disseminating, distribution, distributing, circulation, circulating, putting about, propagation, transmission, broadcasting, broadcast, promulgation, issuance archaic bruiting 1.1 The action of spreading the light from a light source evenly to reduce glare and harsh shadows. Example sentencesExamples He received the 1930 Nobel Prize in Physics for his research on the diffusion of light and discovery of the Raman effect. When an object reflects light with little diffusion it is said to have a glossy or optically smooth surface. It was now long after nightfall, yet the interminable forest through which he journeyed was lit with a wan glimmer having no point of diffusion, for in its mysterious lumination nothing cast a shadow. Colors in the agate are due to traces of iron and manganese oxides or to light diffusion in colloids. The former model tends to use physical analogies like the diffusion of light or the growth of a plant. Cheese Graters cast more shadows than light because they're given to light patterns and light diffusion - core ingredients of mood lighting. The halation to which he referred is a further diffusion of light that can occur around highlights, as well as around other areas of brightness in a projected camera image. Some parts are painted white to assist with light diffusion, but the essential texture and character of the material is still legible. Another is the reflections off the water's surface, the refraction, and what I would call subsurface scattering of light, or the diffusion of light. A second patent followed after he began to study the diffusion of infrared light. As in her canvases, the white serves to isolate and intensify the colored shapes, but here it also permits an increased diffusion of light throughout the chapel. Screen shots show the use of the curve, light diffusion and terracing to invite the player. The beach seemed to shine in the moonlight; the water sparkled, reflecting the light in diffusion. 1.2Physics The intermingling of substances by the natural movement of their particles. the rate of diffusion of a gas Example sentencesExamples Examples include the distribution of counterions on DNA, micelles, polymer diffusion, and liquid mixtures. The difference could be attributed to errors on cell counts, natural variability, gas diffusion through tissue of intact pears, and other factors. Respiratory function tests generally show a persistent slight-to-moderate hypoxemia and a reduction of carbon monoxide diffusion. These studies address the effect of the hydrophobic surfactant proteins on diffusion within lipid bilayers. The diffusion of particles in a polymer solution has been investigated on numerous polymeric systems. Synonyms discharge, emission, radiation, effusion, exhalation, exudation, outflow, outpouring, flow, secretion, leak 1.3Anthropology The dissemination of elements of culture to another region or people. Example sentencesExamples According to world culture theorists, the diffusion took place in three phases. This remarkable cultural diffusion clearly illustrates just how far north Hispanic influences spread. He accounts for this by cultural diffusion: any development which might have enabled one of the civilizations to forge ahead was borrowed and adopted by the other civilizations. The cities he founded became the spring boards for the diffusion of Hellenistic culture. Others have attributed the transmission of common motifs and themes to a process of diffusion, whereby ideas are carried from culture to culture by humans involved in such activities as war and trade. Synonyms dissemination, spreading, communication, transmission, making known, putting about Derivatives diffusive adjective dɪˈfjuːsɪvdəˈfjusɪv Physics Relating to or involving the intermingling of substances by the natural movement of their particles. the diffusive motion of the receptors within the membrane Example sentencesExamples Other interactions may also play a role, but our data are consistent with the simple picture that nucleosomal motion leads to more flexibility in the chromatin fibers and thus more diffusive motion. The barrier to penetration in this case is reactive rather than physical: the rate of deactivation of the antimicrobial exceeds the rate of diffusive penetration. The diffusive hindrance data combined with imaging of the gels and permeability measurements suggest that unassembled collagen in the void spaces of the gel plays a role in hindering diffusion. Origin Late Middle English (in the sense 'pouring out, effusion'): from Latin diffusio(n-), from diffundere 'pour out'. Rhymes allusion, collusion, conclusion, confusion, contusion, delusion, effusion, exclusion, extrusion, fusion, illusion, inclusion, interfusion, intrusion, obtrusion, occlusion, preclusion, profusion, prolusion, protrusion, reclusion, seclusion, suffusion, transfusion Definition of diffusion in US English: diffusion noundəˈfjuʒəndəˈfyo͞oZHən 1The spreading of something more widely. the diffusion of Duchamp’s thought and art Example sentencesExamples The focus is on ideas, idea diffusion, brands, marketing, persuasion and web design. Interconnectedness also contributes to the rapid diffusion of ideas and technology. Through these, new subject matter and models were widely disseminated, with diffusion into book illumination and sculpture. This was also the beginning of a diffusion of English ideas into Indian diet. The circulation and diffusion of information provides a good example of the differences between German and Chinese organizational routines. This paper documents some aspects of this trend, and proposes policy diffusion as a set of mechanisms that explain the clustering in time and space of liberal policies. In fact, the pace and diffusion of IT innovation is now held to be so rapid that businesses must ditch all plans for next year and instead compete on internet time, putting the accent on agility rather than strategy. Some skeptics have dismissed this diffusion of democratic ideas as ‘Westernization’ pure and simple. If, however, the priority is the diffusion of alternate ideas and debates, we should not overemphasize one vehicle over others. Thus, while the use of the new technology is indeed still extremely limited in India, and diffusion that can make a difference to the quality of life must wait, there are signs of change. Eighty-seven years ago, he set twin ideals for the institution to follow - advancement of knowledge and comprehensive diffusion of the fruits of its labour. But diffusion of ideas does not mean they are implemented; it only means they are talked about. But notice that the success of the joke depended on the tension that preceded it, and the secretary may have minded the tension more than she appreciated its diffusion. It's like diffusion of innovation: whenever innovation comes along, the well-to-do are much quicker at adopting it. Such interpenetration and diffusion of ideas, images, and information is made possible by the Internet on a global scale. The diffusion of goods, ideas, and people works continuously to erode uneven development, but never succeeds in doing so. Broadly, productive economic activities and notions of long-term investment became sidelined in favour of immediate consumption and resource diffusion. Only the articulation and diffusion of dangerous ideas was still limited. The Smithsonian was established by congress in 1846 for ‘the increase and diffusion of knowledge’ among the public. Equally effective in the general diffusion of Christian ideas and Christianity in general was the monastic movement. Synonyms spreading, scattering, dispersal, dispersing 1.1 The action of spreading the light from a light source evenly so as to reduce glare and harsh shadows. Example sentencesExamples When an object reflects light with little diffusion it is said to have a glossy or optically smooth surface. A second patent followed after he began to study the diffusion of infrared light. As in her canvases, the white serves to isolate and intensify the colored shapes, but here it also permits an increased diffusion of light throughout the chapel. The beach seemed to shine in the moonlight; the water sparkled, reflecting the light in diffusion. Screen shots show the use of the curve, light diffusion and terracing to invite the player. The halation to which he referred is a further diffusion of light that can occur around highlights, as well as around other areas of brightness in a projected camera image. Cheese Graters cast more shadows than light because they're given to light patterns and light diffusion - core ingredients of mood lighting. The former model tends to use physical analogies like the diffusion of light or the growth of a plant. He received the 1930 Nobel Prize in Physics for his research on the diffusion of light and discovery of the Raman effect. It was now long after nightfall, yet the interminable forest through which he journeyed was lit with a wan glimmer having no point of diffusion, for in its mysterious lumination nothing cast a shadow. Some parts are painted white to assist with light diffusion, but the essential texture and character of the material is still legible. Colors in the agate are due to traces of iron and manganese oxides or to light diffusion in colloids. Another is the reflections off the water's surface, the refraction, and what I would call subsurface scattering of light, or the diffusion of light. 1.2Physics The intermingling of substances by the natural movement of their particles. the rate of diffusion of a gas Example sentencesExamples The difference could be attributed to errors on cell counts, natural variability, gas diffusion through tissue of intact pears, and other factors. The diffusion of particles in a polymer solution has been investigated on numerous polymeric systems. Examples include the distribution of counterions on DNA, micelles, polymer diffusion, and liquid mixtures. Respiratory function tests generally show a persistent slight-to-moderate hypoxemia and a reduction of carbon monoxide diffusion. These studies address the effect of the hydrophobic surfactant proteins on diffusion within lipid bilayers. Synonyms discharge, emission, radiation, effusion, exhalation, exudation, outflow, outpouring, flow, secretion, leak 1.3Anthropology The dissemination of elements of culture to another region or people. Example sentencesExamples This remarkable cultural diffusion clearly illustrates just how far north Hispanic influences spread. Others have attributed the transmission of common motifs and themes to a process of diffusion, whereby ideas are carried from culture to culture by humans involved in such activities as war and trade. The cities he founded became the spring boards for the diffusion of Hellenistic culture. According to world culture theorists, the diffusion took place in three phases. He accounts for this by cultural diffusion: any development which might have enabled one of the civilizations to forge ahead was borrowed and adopted by the other civilizations. Synonyms dissemination, spreading, communication, transmission, making known, putting about Origin Late Middle English (in the sense ‘pouring out, effusion’): from Latin diffusio(n-), from diffundere ‘pour out’.
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