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diffused | diffusive |

As a verb diffused

is (diffuse).

As an adjective diffusive is

of, pertaining to, or caused by diffusion.

diffused

English

Verb

(head)
  • (diffuse)

    • diffuse

    English

    Etymology 1

    (etyl), from (etyl) diffusus, past participle of

    Verb

    (diffus)
  • To spread over or through as in air, water, or other matter, especially by fluid motion or passive means.
  • * Whewell
    • We find this knowledge diffused among all civilized nations.
  • 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.
    Derived terms
    * diffuser

    Etymology 2

    (etyl) diffusus

    Adjective

    (en adjective)
  • Everywhere or throughout everything; not focused or concentrated.
    • Such a diffuse effort is unlikely to produce good results.
    Derived terms
    * diffusely

    Related terms

    * diffusion

    References

    * English heteronyms English transitive verbs ----

    diffusive

    English

    Adjective

    (en adjective)
  • Of, pertaining to, or caused by diffusion

    • Derived terms

    * diffusive equilibrium ----