diffuse
/dɪˈfjuːz/ · dif·fu·se
verb
- To spread over or through as in air, water, or other matter, especially by fluid motion or passive means. The scent of freshly baked cookies diffuses through the entire house.
- To be spread over or through as in air, water, or other matter, especially by fluid motion or passive means. Food coloring diffuses in water, creating a beautiful gradient effect.
adjective
- Spread out or dispersed over a wide area. The diffuse light of the setting sun casts a warm glow over the landscape.
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Did you know? The word 'diffuse' is often used in scientific contexts to describe the spreading of particles or energy through a medium, such as the diffusion of heat or the diffusion of light.