self-diffusion

self-dif·fu·sion

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Definitions of self-diffusion word

noun self-diffusion act of diffusing; state of being diffused. 1
noun self-diffusion prolixity of speech or writing; discursiveness. 1
noun self-diffusion Physics. Also called migration. an intermingling of molecules, ions, etc., resulting from random thermal agitation, as in the dispersion of a vapor in air. a reflection or refraction of light or other electromagnetic radiation from an irregular surface or an erratic dispersion through a surface; scattering. 1
noun self-diffusion Movies. a soft-focus effect resulting from placing a gelatin or silk plate in front of a studio light or a camera lens, or through the use of diffusion filters. 1
noun self-diffusion Meteorology. the spreading of atmospheric constituents or properties by turbulent motion as well as molecular motion of the air. 1
noun self-diffusion Anthropology, Sociology.. Also called cultural diffusion. the transmission of elements or features of one culture to another. 1

before 1325

One of the 16% oldest English words

1325-75; Middle English < Latin diffūsiōn- (stem of diffūsiō) a spreading out, equivalent to diffūs(us) (see diffuse) + -iōn- -ion

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A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 93% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.

Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".

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