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| 1. | [ noun ] (physics) the process of diffusing; the intermingling of molecules in gases and liquids as a result of random thermal agitation | |
| Related terms: | natural_process permeation transport osmosis physics | |
| 2. | [ noun ] the property of being diffused or dispersed | |
| Synonyms: | dissemination | |
| Related terms: | distribution circulate | |
| 3. | [ noun ] the spread of social institutions (and myths and skills) from one society to another | |
| Related terms: | spread mythology | |
| 4. | [ noun ] the act of dispersing or diffusing something | |
| Synonyms: | dispersal dissemination dispersion | |
| Examples: | "the dispersion of the troops" "the diffusion of knowledge" |
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| Related terms: | spread crop-dusting circulate diffuse disperse | |
| Similar spelling: |
diffusing division divisional diffuseness |
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