diffusion

Meanings

• noun

  The spread of ideas, information, or influences through a population or a social network.

  - "The diffusion of new technologies often starts with early adopters."
  - "The diffusion of knowledge in a society is crucial for its progress."

• noun

  A process where a substance spreads from an area of higher concentration to an area of lower concentration.

  - "The diffusion of gases in a container reaches equilibrium when the concentration is uniform."
  - "The diffusion of water through a membrane is a fundamental biological process."

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with diffusion
diffuse , reprise , applause , persevere , persuade

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Variants

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diffusion , diffusional , diffusions

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Etymology

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From the Latin 'diffundere', meaning 'to spread out'.

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Trivia

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1. Diffusion is a fundamental process in nature, occurring in various physical, chemical, and biological systems.

2. The study of diffusion is crucial in fields such as material science, chemistry, and biology.

3. Diffusion is a key factor in the spread of diseases and the effectiveness of vaccines.

4. The term 'diffusion' is also used in finance to describe the spread of risk in a portfolio.

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Related Concepts

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1. contagion: The spread of disease or ideas from person to person.

2. innovation diffusion: The process by which new ideas, products, or technologies spread through a population.

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Culture

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Diffusion has been a significant concept in various fields, including sociology, physics, and biology. In literature, diffusion is often used metaphorically to describe the spread of ideas or influence. In art, the concept of diffusion can be seen in the blending of colors or the spread of light.

How to Memorize "diffusion"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a substance spreading from a container, filling the surrounding area.
   - Visualize a wave spreading out from a single point.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word with the idea of spreading or dissemination.
   - Think of the word 'diffuse' and its meaning of spreading out.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic using the first letter of each definition: 'D' for diffusion as the spread of ideas, and 'D' for diffusion as the process of substances spreading.

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