Diffusion
Pronunciation: /dɪˈfjuːʒən/
Diffusion (noun)
- The process of ideas or information spreading widely among people.
- The movement of particles from an area of high concentration to an area of low concentration.
- The scattering of light as it passes through a medium, making it less intense.
Examples
- The diffusion of new technologies can transform industries.
- Cultural diffusion often leads to diverse societies.
Common collocations: rapid diffusion, cultural diffusion, diffusion of innovation, diffusion rate, facilitated diffusion