diffusion
Pronunciation: [dɪˈfjuːʒən]
Context: “science”
(noun) the process of spreading something, like a smell or light, from one area to another. Imagine when you spray perfume, and the scent moves around the room. That's diffusion.
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The diffusion of the scent filled the entire room quickly after she sprayed it.
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The diffusion of the smell didn't reach the other side of the house.
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How does the diffusion of light affect our ability to see in different spaces?
Context: “sociology”
(noun) the way ideas or cultures spread from one place to another. It’s like when a new trend starts in one school and then everyone else wants to try it.
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The diffusion of the new fashion trend made it popular in many schools across the country.
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The idea did not see any diffusion outside of its original community.
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What factors contribute to the diffusion of new technology in society?
Context: “science”
(verb) to cause something to spread out and fill a space. Think of how you spread jelly on toast; you want it to cover the whole surface.
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The scientists worked on ways to diffusion the medicine through the air.
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The medicine did not diffusion properly and stayed in one spot.
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How can we diffusion the nutrients in the soil more effectively?