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Definition diffuse in British English

diffuse verb

verb
/dɪˈfjuːz/
1

if a gas or liquid diffuses through a substance, or if it is diffused, it spreads through it

Example

Light gases diffuse through porous surfaces more rapidly than heavy gases.

Synonyms and related words
spread out disperse fan out
2

if light diffuses, or if something diffuses it, it shines over a large area but not very brightly

Synonyms and related words
shine glow flash
3

to spread something such as information, ideas, or power among a large group of people

Synonyms and related words
share divide distribute
Definition diffuse in British English