Definitions

1. verb

to scatter or spread something out over a wide area, often in a thin layer or amount

“The light from the lantern began to diffuse through the fog, making it visible from a distance.”

2. verb

to make something less intense, concentrated, or unified

“The news of the scandal began to diffuse the excitement of the event.”

3. adjective

scattered or spread out over a wide area, often in a thin layer or amount

“The diffuse light of the setting sun was reflected in the calm lake.”

4. noun

something that is scattered or spread out over a wide area, often in a thin layer or amount

“The diffuse pollution in the river was causing harm to the aquatic life.”