diffuse
Definition
adjective
- spread out in every directionExample Glare caused by diffuse reflection of sunlight from the top of a layer of fog or haze can seriously reduce air-to-ground visibility.
- widespread in effect and without a single identifiable sourceSee also non-point sourceExample diffuse pollution
verb
- to spread out in every directionExample Light diffuses as it passes through fog.
- to spread through tissue or other matterExample Some substances easily diffuse through the walls of capillaries.
