diffusion

[Dif*fu·sion]

Diffusion is the act of dispersing something, spreading it out from a central point. When an idea catches on, that's a type of diffusion.

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The act of diffusing, or the state of being diffused; a spreading; extension; dissemination; circulation; dispersion.

Noun
the act of dispersing or diffusing something; "the dispersion of the troops"; "the diffusion of knowledge"

Noun
the property of being diffused or dispersed

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

Noun
(physics) the process of diffusing; the intermingling of molecules in gases and liquids as a result of random thermal agitation


n.
The act of diffusing, or the state of being diffused; a spreading; extension; dissemination; circulation; dispersion.

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The act of passing by osmosis through animal membranes, as in the distribution of poisons, gases, etc., through the body. Unlike absorption, diffusion may go on after death, that is, after the blood ceases to circulate.


Diffusion

Dif*fu"sion , n. [L. diffusio: cf. F. diffusion.] 1. The act of diffusing, or the state of being diffused; a spreading; extension; dissemination; circulation; dispersion.
A diffusion of knowledge which has undermined superstition.
2. (Physiol.) The act of passing by osmosis through animal membranes, as in the distribution of poisons, gases, etc., through the body. Unlike absorption, diffusion may go on after death, that is, after the blood ceases to circulate. Syn. -- Extension; spread; propagation; circulation; expansion; dispersion.

The act of diffusing, or the state of being diffused; a spreading; extension; dissemination; circulation; dispersion.

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Usage Examples

On the diffusion of education among the people rest the preservation and perpetuation of our free institutions.

The progress of freedom depends more upon the maintenance of peace, the spread of commerce, and the diffusion of education, than upon the labors of cabinets and foreign offices.

The advancement and diffusion of knowledge is the only guardian of true liberty.

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Other Usage Examples

Knowledge is not simply another commodity. On the contrary. Knowledge is never used up. It increases by diffusion and grows by dispersion.

We stand in the shadow of Jefferson who believed that a society founded upon the rule of law and liberty was dependent upon public education and the diffusion of knowledge.

The world is not going into concentric blocs of power. It is actually going into a diffusion of power with more centres of decision-making than ever in human civilisation. That requires you to place yourself in far more hubs of power than ever before.

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