diffusible

[dih-fyoo-zuh-buhl]

adjective

1. capable of being diffused.

Other Word Forms

• diffusibility noun
• diffusibleness noun
• diffusibly adverb
• nondiffusible adjective
• nondiffusibleness noun
• nondiffusibly adverb
• undiffusible adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of diffusible¹

First recorded in 1775–85; diffuse + -ible

Example Sentences

Much research in cell biology has traditionally centered on understanding how cells react to chemical signals such as diffusible signaling molecules.

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Mr. Douglas said that when he brought up the idea of developing a diffusible scent for the observatory at a staff meeting, “A lot of people were like, ‘Really?’”

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Normal retina releases a diffusible factor stimulating cone survival in the retinal degeneration mouse.

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Pirhonen, M., Flego, D., Heikinheimo, R. & Palva, E. T. A small diffusible signal molecule is responsible for the global control of virulence and exoenzyme production in the plant pathogen Erwinia carotovora.

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Such communication through pheromones or other diffusible substances points to a nonindividual autonomous mode of aging regulation.

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