diffusivity

dif·fu·siv·i·ty

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- UK Pronunciation
- UK IPA
- [dif-yoo-siv-i-tee]
- /ˌdɪf yʊˈsɪv ɪ ti/
- /dɪfjuːsˈɪvɪti/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [dif-yoo-siv-i-tee]
- /ˌdɪf yʊˈsɪv ɪ ti/

Definitions of diffusivity word

noun diffusivity the property of a substance indicative of the rate at which a thermal disturbance, as a rise in temperature, will be transmitted through the substance. 1
noun diffusivity A measure of the capability of a substance or energy to be diffused or to allow something to pass by diffusion. 1
noun diffusivity a measure of the ability of a substance to transmit a difference in temperature; expressed as the thermal conductivity divided by the product of specific heat capacity and density 0
noun diffusivity the ability of a substance to permit or undergo diffusion 0
noun diffusivity Diffusivity is how easily a particular solute will move in a particular solvent for a particular gradient in concentration. 0
noun diffusivity A tendency to diffuse. 0

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Origin of diffusivity

First appearance:

before 1875

One of the 25% newest English words

First recorded in 1875-80; diffusive + -ity

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Parts of speech for Diffusivity

noun

adjective

verb

adverb

pronoun

preposition

conjunction

determiner

exclamation

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diffusivity popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 63% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

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