Synonyms for diffusion

Synonyms for (noun) diffusion

Synonyms: diffusion, dispersal, dispersion, dissemination

Definition: the act of dispersing or diffusing something

Usage: the dispersion of the troops; the diffusion of knowledge

Similar words: spread, spreading

Definition: act of extending over a wider scope or expanse of space or time


Synonyms: diffusion, dissemination

Definition: the property of being diffused or dispersed

Similar words: dispersion, distribution

Definition: the spatial or geographic property of being scattered about over a range, area, or volume

Usage: worldwide in distribution; the distribution of nerve fibers; in complementary distribution


Synonyms: diffusion

Definition: the spread of social institutions (and myths and skills) from one society to another

Similar words: spread, spreading

Definition: process or result of distributing or extending over a wide expanse of space


Synonyms: diffusion

Definition: (physics) the process in which there is movement of a substance from an area of high concentration of that substance to an area of lower concentration

Similar words: natural action, natural process, action, activity

Definition: a process existing in or produced by nature (rather than by the intent of human beings)

Usage: the action of natural forces; volcanic activity


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