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diffusive

[ dih-fyoo-siv ]
/ dɪˈfyu sɪv /
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adjective

tending to diffuse; characterized by diffusion.

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Origin of diffusive

First recorded in 1605–15; diffuse + -ive

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Words related to diffusive

late, lengthy, slow, protracted, prolonged, delayed, sustained, dragging, diffuse, lingering, moving, rotating, circling, rambling, meandering, loose, long, lavish, dull, waffling

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British Dictionary definitions for diffusive

diffusive
/ (dɪˈfjuːsɪv) /

adjective

characterized by diffusion

Derived forms of diffusive

diffusively, adverbdiffusiveness, noun
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