Definition of Diffusion
Diffusion
dif·fu·sion
Definition/Meaning
(noun)
the action of spreading or being allowed to spread freely through a space, often from a region of high concentration to a region of low concentration so as to become more evenly distributed;
e.g. The diffusion of the drop of dye slowly turned the entire bucket of water pink.
(noun)
the process by which light is spread or scattered evenly from its source so as to avoid harsh shadows or glares;
e.g. This lampshade helps with the diffusion of the bulb's intense light.
(noun)
the process by which cultural elements are spread among or circulated between different geographic regions or groups of people;
e.g. Cultural diffusion has made this genre of music popular all over the world.
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