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Word of the Day Tuesday, June 9, 2026

diffusion

/dɪˈfjuːʒən/ noun, verb · British & US
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What does diffusion mean?

noun, verb

The process by which particles or energy spread out from a central point, or the act of spreading or scattering something, such as an idea or a rumor. In chemistry, the process by which a substance spreads out and becomes evenly distributed throughout a medium.

Example

"The company's new product was a result of the diffusion of innovative ideas throughout the research team."

Definition generated by AI and curated by RJS Tech Solutions LLP.

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