gaseous diffusion

noun Chemistry.

the passage of gas through microporous barriers, a technique used for isotope separation, especially in the preparation of fuel for nuclear reactors.

Nearby words

gascony, gascoyne-cecil, gaseity, gaselier, gaseous, gaseous diffusion, gash, gasholder, gashouse, gasiform, gasify

Origin of gaseous diffusion

First recorded in 1845–50

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