Dictionary Check: diffusion

"diffusion" is a valid word!

Scrabble 16 points
Words with Friends 18 points

Definition

noun

(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

noun

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

noun

the property of being diffused or dispersed

Synonyms:
noun

the act of dispersing or diffusing something

Example: "the dispersion of the troops"

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