diffuse
verb (used with object)
to pour out and spread, as a fluid.
diffusibility
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a word derived from
diffuse.
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a word derived from
diffusible.
Example Sentences
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Law of Diffusion of Gases.—The diffusibility of gases varies inversely as the square roots of their vapor densities.
From An Introduction to Chemical Science by Rufus Phillips Williams
Nitrate of soda also seems to increase the diffusibility of potash salts.
From Manures and the principles of manuring by Charles Morton Aikman
His opinion as to the diffusibility of the light emitted from the burner differed from that of Mr. Nelson, as he considered the light possessed that quality in a high degree.
From Scientific American Supplement, No. 601, July 9, 1887 by Various
Compare the diffusibility of CO2 and that of Cl; of HCl and SO2; of HF and I. 181.
From An Introduction to Chemical Science by Rufus Phillips Williams
It acts as an anti-putrefactive likewise in the fluids of the body generally—i.e. blood, interstitial circulation, and secretions—owing to its high rate of diffusibility, equal to that of sodium chloride itself.
From A System of Practical Medicine by American Authors, Vol. I Volume 1: Pathology and General Diseases by Various
