DIFFUSE

diffuse

Verb

  1. To spread over or through as in air, water, or other matter, especially by fluid motion or passive means.
  2. To be spread over or through as in air, water, or other matter, especially by fluid motion or passive means.
    Food coloring diffuses in water.
    The riot diffused quite suddenly.

Adjective

  1. Everywhere or throughout everything; not focused or concentrated.
    Such a diffuse effort is unlikely to produce good results.


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