diffuse

verb

UK/dɪˈfjuːz/
US/dɪˈfjuːz/

Definitions of diffuse verb

  1. TransitiveIntransitive

    to cause something to spread out in many directions or to be widely dispersed.

    • The internet is a powerful tool for diffusing information.

    • The organization aims to diffuse its ideas throughout the country.

    • This company's objective is to diffuse their influence across the globe.

  2. TransitiveIntransitive

    to cause a gas or liquid to spread through or into a substance by mixing with it.

    • The scent diffused throughout the room.

    • Essential oils diffuse slowly into the air.

    • Nutrients diffuse through the cell membrane.

adjective

UK/dɪˈfjuːs/
US/dɪˈfjuːs/

Definitions of diffuse adjective

spread

  1. spread out over a wide area or among a large number of people and not focused on one place.

    • The diffuse light created a comfortable atmosphere.

    • The impact of this issue is wide and diffuse.

    • It was a diffuse study of the region.

clarity

  1. disapproving

    not clear or easy to understand, often using too many words or lacking focus.

    • He gave a diffuse and confusing report.

    • The presentation was diffuse and hard to follow.

    • The essay's argument was somewhat diffuse.