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10 Language-to-English DictionariesDiffuser
/dɪˈfjuː.zər/Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 1
A device or substance that spreads or scatters something, especially a fragrance or light.
"The essential oil diffuser filled the room with a calming lavender scent." - 2
An apparatus used in lighting to soften and distribute light evenly.
"The photographer used a diffuser to create a softer light for the portrait."
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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
The word 'diffuser' originates from the Latin 'diffundere', meaning 'to pour out'. It evolved through Middle French 'diffuser', which retained the meaning of spreading or scattering, leading to its current usage in English to describe devices that disperse substances such as scents or light.
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10 Global Lexicons: How "Diffuser" is said worldwide
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Diffuseur
Transliteration: dee-fy-zur
"Le diffuseur d'huiles essentielles a rempli la pièce d'un parfum apaisant."
Diffusor
Transliteration: di-foo-zor
"Der Diffusor verbreitete einen beruhigenden Lavendelduft im Raum."
Diffusore
Transliteration: dee-foo-so-reh
"Il diffusore di oli essenziali ha riempito la stanza con un profumo rilassante."
Difusor
Transliteration: dee-foo-sor
"El difusor de aceites esenciales llenó la habitación con un aroma relajante."
Difusor
Transliteration: dee-foo-zor
"O difusor de óleos essenciais preencheu o ambiente com um aroma calmante."
डिफ्यूज़र
Transliteration: ḍifiyūzar
"डिफ्यूज़र ने कमरे में एक सुखद सुगंध फैला दी।"
扩散器
Transliteration: kuò sàn qì
"扩散器在房间里散发出舒缓的薰衣草香气。"
디퓨저
Transliteration: di-pyu-jeo
"디퓨저가 방 안에 편안한 라벤더 향기를 퍼뜨렸다."
ディフューザー
Transliteration: difuyūzā
"ディフューザーが部屋にリラックスできるラベンダーの香りを広げた。"
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