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Definition of: diffuse
(di·fyz′) v.t. & v.i. ·fused, ·fus·ing
1. To pour or send out so as to spread in all directions; spread abroad; circulate; permeate.
2. To subject to or spread by diffusion. See synonyms under SPREAD.
—adjective (di·fys′)
1. Characterized by redundance; prolix; verbose.
2. Widely spread out; extended. [<L diffusus, pp. of diffundere <dis- away, from + fundere pour]
—dif·fuse·ly (di·fyz′lē) adverb
—dif·fuse·ness (di·fys′nis) noun
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