diffuse

English

/dɪˈfjuːz/, /dɪˈfjuz/, /dɪˈfjuːs/, /dɪˈfjus/

verb
Definitions
  • (transitive) To spread over or through as in air, water, or other matter, especially by fluid motion or passive means.
  • (intransitive) To be spread over or through as in air, water, or other matter, especially by fluid motion or passive means.

Etymology

Derived from Middle French diffuser derived from Latin diffūsus (diffused) root from Proto-Indo-European *ǵʰewd- (pour).

Origin

Proto-Indo-European

*ǵʰewd-

Gloss

pour

Concept
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Basic actions and technology

Ontological Category

Action/Process

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