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diffuser

diffuser

2 3.6
A device that sends a light mist of essential oil into the air to scent a room
  • noun
  • /dɪˈfjuzər/
translation icon : difusor de aceites esenciales
  • These scents are expelled in specific dosages through a diffuser by means of a motorized air pump.

Then I got a bunch of the little plugins, so I got two of the actual wallflower like diffusers you actually plug in the wall.

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Examples

  • Neways sells its aromatherapy diffusers equipped with the Rena pumps in 11 different countries, including the United States.

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  • Oh my gosh, you guys, this diffuser oil smells like a fancy, fancy hotel.

  • Diffusing the oils using a diffuser would yield better results.

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  • So I threw them out and I went with a vanilla bean diffuser.

  • That includes 1 Home Fragrance Reed Diffuser, 1 three-pack of candles, and 1 candle, all in the Winter Garden fragrance.

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  • Available in both Nol and Winter Garden fragrances, these charming diffusers are a beautiful festive ornament.

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  • The essential oil diffuser fills the room with a calming lavender scent.

  • She bought a new diffuser to enhance the aroma of her favorite essential oil.

  • Using a diffuser helps to create a relaxing atmosphere in the spa.

Synonyms

sprayer
vsdiffuser
4 2.4

A device that makes liquid into a fine mist to wet plants or clean surfaces

is used to scent rooms for aromatherapy rather than general spraying
vaporizer
vsdiffuser
  • US
1 4.4

A device that makes medicine into a warm mist to breathe

is used to scent rooms with essential oil mists rather than for medical inhalation

How Scented

spray
48 1.8
diffuser
2 3.6
sachet
2 6.9

Surface Forms

diffuser singular
diffusers plural

Morphology

diffuser = diffuse (transparent) = diffuse + er

The noun is a device nominalization of 'diffuse' formed with '-er', clearly indicating an instrument that disperses scent.

Etymology

Diffuser comes from the Latin parts dis- 'apart' and fundere 'to pour'. Think of pouring tiny drops of scent into the air; a scent diffuser spreads fragrance as a fine mist so the smell fills the room softly.