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diffuser.

Any person or thing that diffuses.

8 characters3 syllables approx.English language

Meaning & usage

noun/dɪˈfjuːzə(ɹ)/
  1. Any person or thing that diffuses.

  2. A device designed to diffuse a scent efficiently.

  3. Any device that or spreads out or scatters light, making the light appear softer.

  4. A shaped section of a car's underbody which improves the car's aerodynamic properties.

  5. A mechanical device that is designed to control the characteristics of a fluid at the entrance to a thermodynamic open system.

  6. An aerating device consisting of a membrane with fine pores, through which air is blown to generate small bubbles.

  7. A cooking item that can be placed above a stove heating element or burner to separate the cooking utensil from the heat source.

  8. A hairdryer attachment that diffuses the flow of air.

Where this word comes from

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.

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