Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
diffusion
noun
/dɪˈfjuːʒən/
Definition
The process by which molecules intermingle as a result of their kinetic energy of random motion.
Examples
- Osmosis is a type of diffusion involving the movement of water across a semipermeable membrane.
- The smell of the delicious cookies spread throughout the house due to diffusion.
- In biology, diffusion allows essential nutrients to enter cells while waste products are expelled.
Meaning
Diffusion refers to the spreading of particles from an area of higher concentration to an area of lower concentration until equilibrium is reached.
Synonyms
- spreading
- dispersion
- intermingling
