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diffusion

nounfemininegeneral usecommon/difuˈzɐ̃w̃/di·fu·são

Definition

The act or process of diffusing; the propagation, dispersion, or spreading of something (light, sound, particles, ideas) through a medium.

“The diffusion of light through frosted glass is uniform.”

“Radio is an important medium for cultural diffusion.”

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