Standard Lemma guide
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adj
comparative form of diffuse: more diffuse
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: comparative, form-of
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noun
Any person or thing that diffuses.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
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noun
A device designed to diffuse a scent efficiently.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
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Synonyms: aroma lamp
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noun
Any device that or spreads out or scatters light, making the light appear softer.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Topics: engineering, natural-sciences, optics, physical-sciences, physics
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noun
A shaped section of a car's underbody which improves the car's aerodynamic properties.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Topics: automotive, transport, vehicles
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noun
A mechanical device that is designed to control the characteristics of a fluid at the entrance to a thermodynamic open system.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Topics: natural-sciences, physical-sciences, physics, thermodynamics
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noun
An aerating device consisting of a membrane with fine pores, through which air is blown to generate small bubbles.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Topics: engineering, natural-sciences, physical-sciences, sewage-treatment
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noun
A cooking item that can be placed above a stove heating element or burner to separate the cooking utensil from the heat source.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Topics: cooking, food, lifestyle
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noun
A hairdryer attachment that diffuses the flow of air.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
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noun
optical device that distributes the light of a lamp evenly
Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0
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Synonyms: diffusor
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Broader terms: optical device
noun
baffle that distributes sound waves evenly
Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0
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Synonyms: diffusor
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Broader terms: baffle, baffle board
History
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Etymology tree English diffuse Proto-Indo-European *-yósder. Proto-Italic *-āzios Latin -āriusnom. Latin -āriusbor. Proto-Germanic *-ārijaz Proto-West Germanic *-ārī Old English -ere Middle English -ere English -er English diffuser From diffuse (verb) + -er.
