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Diffusion Definition from Computer & Internet Dictionaries & Glossaries
| Integrated Circuit Terminology |
Diffusion
a process whereby a substance redistributes from an area of relatively high concentration to an area of relatively low concentration due to random thermal motion. The larger the concentration gradient the faster diffusion occurs for a given temperature, conversely, the higher the temperature the faster diffusion occurs for a given concentration gradient.
a process whereby a substance redistributes from an area of relatively high concentration to an area of relatively low concentration due to random thermal motion. The larger the concentration gradient the faster diffusion occurs for a given temperature, conversely, the higher the temperature the faster diffusion occurs for a given concentration gradient.
| Glossary of the European Information Society |
Diffusion
Making information available to a wider audience about the work and outcome of a project with the aim of increasing the speed of uptake of its results.
Making information available to a wider audience about the work and outcome of a project with the aim of increasing the speed of uptake of its results.
| Sound Escape Glossary of Terms |
Diffusion
The scattering of sound. Diffusion reduces the sense of direction of a sound source, a useful quality in surround speakers.
The scattering of sound. Diffusion reduces the sense of direction of a sound source, a useful quality in surround speakers.
Diffusion Definition from Language, Idioms & Slang Dictionaries & Glossaries
| Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913) |
Diffusion
(n.)
The act of passing by osmosis through animal membranes, as in the distribution of poisons, gases, etc., through the body. Unlike absorption, diffusion may go on after death, that is, after the blood ceases to circulate.
(n.)
The act of diffusing, or the state of being diffused; a spreading; extension; dissemination; circulation; dispersion.
(n.)
The act of passing by osmosis through animal membranes, as in the distribution of poisons, gases, etc., through the body. Unlike absorption, diffusion may go on after death, that is, after the blood ceases to circulate.
(n.)
The act of diffusing, or the state of being diffused; a spreading; extension; dissemination; circulation; dispersion.
| WordNet 2.0 |
diffusion
Noun
1. (physics) the process of diffusing; the intermingling of molecules in gases and liquids as a result of random thermal agitation
(hypernym) natural process, natural action, action, activity
(hyponym) osmosis
(classification) physics, physical science, natural philosophy
2. the spread of social institutions (and myths and skills) from one society to another
(hypernym) spread, spreading
(classification) mythology
3. the property of being diffused or dispersed
(synonym) dissemination
(hypernym) distribution, dispersion
4. the act of dispersing or diffusing something; "the dispersion of the troops"; "the diffusion of knowledge"
(synonym) dispersion, dispersal, dissemination
(hypernym) spread, spreading
(hyponym) crop-dusting, spraying
(derivation) diffuse, spread, spread out, fan out
Noun
1. (physics) the process of diffusing; the intermingling of molecules in gases and liquids as a result of random thermal agitation
(hypernym) natural process, natural action, action, activity
(hyponym) osmosis
(classification) physics, physical science, natural philosophy
2. the spread of social institutions (and myths and skills) from one society to another
(hypernym) spread, spreading
(classification) mythology
3. the property of being diffused or dispersed
(synonym) dissemination
(hypernym) distribution, dispersion
4. the act of dispersing or diffusing something; "the dispersion of the troops"; "the diffusion of knowledge"
(synonym) dispersion, dispersal, dissemination
(hypernym) spread, spreading
(hyponym) crop-dusting, spraying
(derivation) diffuse, spread, spread out, fan out
| hEnglish - advanced version |
diffusion
diffusion
\dif*fu"sion\ (?), n. [l. diffusio: cf. f. diffusion.]
1. the act of diffusing, or the state of being diffused; a spreading; extension; dissemination; circulation; dispersion. a diffusion of knowledge which has undermined superstition.
2. (physiol.) the act of passing by osmosis through animal membranes, as in the distribution of poisons, gases, etc., through the body. unlike absorption, diffusion may go on after death, that is, after the blood ceases to circulate.
diffusion
\dif*fu"sion\ (?), n. [l. diffusio: cf. f. diffusion.]
1. the act of diffusing, or the state of being diffused; a spreading; extension; dissemination; circulation; dispersion. a diffusion of knowledge which has undermined superstition.
2. (physiol.) the act of passing by osmosis through animal membranes, as in the distribution of poisons, gases, etc., through the body. unlike absorption, diffusion may go on after death, that is, after the blood ceases to circulate.
| for Vocabulary Exams of KPDS, YDS,UDS (in Turkey); and SAT in America |
diffusion
Dispersion
Dispersion
| JM Welsh <=> English Dictionary |
Rhaf
Rhaf = n. a spread, a diffusion
Rhaf = n. a spread, a diffusion
Sewyd
Sewyd = n. diffusion of stars
Diffusion Definition from Society & Culture Dictionaries & Glossaries
| EPA Terms of Environment |
Diffusion
The movement of suspended or dissolved particles (or molecules) from a more concentrated to a less concentrated area. The process tends to distribute the particles or molecules more uniformly.
The movement of suspended or dissolved particles (or molecules) from a more concentrated to a less concentrated area. The process tends to distribute the particles or molecules more uniformly.
| Environmental Engineering (English ver.) |
Diffusion
The movement of suspended or dissolved particles (or molecules) from a more concentrated to a less concentrated area. The process tends to distribute the particles or molecules more uniformly.
The movement of suspended or dissolved particles (or molecules) from a more concentrated to a less concentrated area. The process tends to distribute the particles or molecules more uniformly.
Diffusion Definition from Entertainment & Music Dictionaries & Glossaries
| Guitar Glossary |
Diffusion
An even distribution of sound in a room.
An even distribution of sound in a room.
| English to Federation-Standard Golic Vulcan |
Diffusion
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Diffusion Definition from Science & Technology Dictionaries & Glossaries
| BioProcess International™ Glossary |
diffusion
the process by which two fluids or solutions disperse and mix when put together in a single area because of random movement of molecules by intermolecular collision.
the process by which two fluids or solutions disperse and mix when put together in a single area because of random movement of molecules by intermolecular collision.
| Glossary of Marine Biology |
Diffusion.
The net movement of units of a substance from areas of higher concentration
The net movement of units of a substance from areas of higher concentration
| Dictionary of Automotive Terms |
Diffusion
the way in which innovations spread through market or non-market channels.
the way in which innovations spread through market or non-market channels.
| Agricultural Glossary/yigini2004 |
Diffusion
The random movement of atoms, molecules or ions due to thermal excitation. Can occur in gases and solutions.
The random movement of atoms, molecules or ions due to thermal excitation. Can occur in gases and solutions.
| Electrochemistry Dictionary |
diffusion
"The movement of chemical species (ions or molecules ) under the influence of concentration difference. The species will move from the high concentration area to the low concentration area till the concentration is uniform in the whole phase. Diffusion in solutions is the most important phenomenon in electrochemistry, but diffusion will occur also in gases and solids. The rate of diffusion (diffusional flux) is proportional to the gradient of the concentration in the solution, with the proportionality constant called the ""diffusion coefficient."" "
"The movement of chemical species (ions or molecules ) under the influence of concentration difference. The species will move from the high concentration area to the low concentration area till the concentration is uniform in the whole phase. Diffusion in solutions is the most important phenomenon in electrochemistry, but diffusion will occur also in gases and solids. The rate of diffusion (diffusional flux) is proportional to the gradient of the concentration in the solution, with the proportionality constant called the ""diffusion coefficient."" "
| Physical Geography Terms and Meanings |
Diffusion
(1) Molecular mixing of one substance into another substance. (2) Redirection or refraction of solar insolation in many directions. Process cause the beam of traveling radiation to become less intense.
(1) Molecular mixing of one substance into another substance. (2) Redirection or refraction of solar insolation in many directions. Process cause the beam of traveling radiation to become less intense.
| Electronics Terminology |
Diffusion
A material transport phenomena that occurs in solids, and is caused by the continual physical motion of atoms from one position to another. This results in the flow of material from regions of high concentraion to regions of low concentration.
A material transport phenomena that occurs in solids, and is caused by the continual physical motion of atoms from one position to another. This results in the flow of material from regions of high concentraion to regions of low concentration.
| AJA_Glossary of Wireless, RF and Microwave Terms |
Diffusion
The phenomenon of movement of matter at the atomic level from regions of high concentration to regions of low concentration.
The phenomenon of movement of matter at the atomic level from regions of high concentration to regions of low concentration.
| General Chemistry Glossary |
diffusion (diffuse)
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Compare with effusion .The mixing of two substances caused by random molecular motions. Gases diffuse very quickly; liquids diffuse much more slowly, and solids diffuse at very slow (but often measurable) rates. Molecular collisions make diffusion slower in liquids and solids.
Compare with effusion .The mixing of two substances caused by random molecular motions. Gases diffuse very quickly; liquids diffuse much more slowly, and solids diffuse at very slow (but often measurable) rates. Molecular collisions make diffusion slower in liquids and solids.
| Web Dictionary of Cybernetics and Systems |
| Rubber Glossary |
Diffusion
The mixing of two or more substances (solids, liquids, gasses, or combinations thereof) due to the intermingling motion of their individual molecules. Gasses diffuse more readily than solids.
The mixing of two or more substances (solids, liquids, gasses, or combinations thereof) due to the intermingling motion of their individual molecules. Gasses diffuse more readily than solids.
| Materials Science and Engineering Glossary of Terms |
diffusion
motion of atoms, ions, or vacancies through a material.
motion of atoms, ions, or vacancies through a material.
Diffusion Definition from Arts & Humanities Dictionaries & Glossaries
| Glossary of Technical Theatre Terms |
FROST
A diffusing filter used to soften the edges of a light beam. Different strengths of diffuser are available from many colour filter manufacturers. See silk.
A diffusing filter used to soften the edges of a light beam. Different strengths of diffuser are available from many colour filter manufacturers. See silk.
Diffusion Definition from Medicine Dictionaries & Glossaries
| Hepatitis Central (TM) Liver Disease Medical Glossary |
Diffusion
Spreading
To spread out evenly, as in a liquid
Spreading
To spread out evenly, as in a liquid
| TOXICOLOGY |
Diffusion
The spontaneous movement of a substance from a high concentration gradient to a lower concentration gradient.
The spontaneous movement of a substance from a high concentration gradient to a lower concentration gradient.
Diffusion Definition from Business & Finance Dictionaries & Glossaries
| Raynet Business & Marketing Glossary |
Diffusion
the time rate at which new products move through various adoption categories (innovators, early adopters, early majority, late majority, laggards).
the time rate at which new products move through various adoption categories (innovators, early adopters, early majority, late majority, laggards).
| Glossary of Sociology |
DIFFUSION
The spread of cultural traits from one sociocultural system to another.
The spread of cultural traits from one sociocultural system to another.
Diffusion Definition from Encyclopedia Dictionaries & Glossaries
| Wikipedia English - The Free Encyclopedia |
Diffusion
- This article is about the physical mechanism of diffusion. For alternative meanings, see diffusion (disambiguation).
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