diffusional
- adjective
- /dɪˈfjuːʒənl/
- Specialized
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difusional
- It is likely that such complex diffusional motion occurs in many materials, including semiconductors.
Examples
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Figure 5 shows how scanning tunneling microscopy can readily demonstrate the existence of diffusional anisotropy.
Academic text (1993) -
In solid materials, diffusional behavior can significantly affect their thermal properties.
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This diffusional anisotropy can be quantified.
Academic text (1993) -
The study focused on diffusional processes in various gases during the experiment.
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Researchers analyzed the diffusional rates of chemicals in different solutions.
Synonyms
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7.7
Spreads slowly through a material, like ink in water
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7.9
To cause tiny pieces, light or sound to spread out
About the way something spreads from one place to another
Likely to spread widely, for example news or disease
How Diffusive
Surface Forms
Morphology
Etymology
The word diffusional comes from diffuse, made from the parts dis- ('apart') and fundere ('to pour'), so imagine something being 'poured out' in all directions. So, diffusional means 'relating to diffusion', the spreading or movement of particles.