Diffusion

/dɪfjˈuːʒən/

/dɪfˈjuʒən/

Diffusion

(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

the property of being diffused or dispersed

synonyms : dissemination

the spread of social institutions (and myths and skills) from one society to another

the act of dispersing or diffusing something

synonyms : dispersal

dispersion

dissemination

Examples

1. Diffusion might make an appearance.

2. What is diffusion?

3. You introduce diffusion.

4. So all life on earth relies on diffusion.