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diffusion n. (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
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diffusion n. the spread of social institutions (and myths and skills) from one society to another
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diffusion n. [
dissemination] the property of being diffused or dispersed
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diffusion n. [
dispersion, dispersal, dissemination] the act of dispersing or diffusing something; "the dispersion of the troops"; "the diffusion of knowledge"
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