diffusing

Adjective
Synonyms: diffusing(a)diffusivedispersivedisseminative

WordNet 3.0

Adjective (1)

  1. spreading by diffusionSynonyms: diffusing(a)diffusivedispersivedisseminative
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Webster's Dictionary (GCIDE)

Diffuse \Dif*fuse"\, v. t. [imp. & p. p. Diffused; p. pr. & vb. n. Diffusing.] [L. diffusus, p. p. of diffundere to pour out, to diffuse; dif- = dis- + fundere to pour. See Fuse to melt.] To pour out and cause to spread, as a fluid; to cause to flow on all sides; to send out, or extend, in all directions; to spread; to circulate; to disseminate; to scatter; as to diffuse information. [1913 Webster]

Thence diffuse His good to worlds and ages infinite. --Milton. [1913 Webster]

We find this knowledge diffused among all civilized nations. --Whewell.

Syn: To expand; spread; circulate; extend; scatter; disperse; publish; proclaim. [1913 Webster]

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