Meaning & Definition of Diffusion in English
English⟶
Diffusion
/dɪfjuʒən/
noun
1. (physics) the process in which there is movement of a substance from an area of high concentration of that substance to an area of lower concentration
synonym:
- diffusion
2. The spread of social institutions (and myths and skills) from one society to another
synonym:
- diffusion
3. The property of being diffused or dispersed
synonym:
- dissemination,
- diffusion
4. The act of dispersing or diffusing something
- "The dispersion of the troops"
- "The diffusion of knowledge"
synonym:
- dispersion,
- dispersal,
- dissemination,
- diffusion