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interdiffusion

interdiffusion

8.9
The process where two materials move into each other and mix where they touch
  • noun
  • /ˌɪntərdɪˈfjuːʒən/
  • Specialized
: interdifusión
  • The interdiffusion of the two liquids created a colorful gradient in the beaker.

Examples

  • During the experiment, the interdiffusion of gases showed how quickly they spread into each other.

  • The scientists studied the interdiffusion of two metals to understand how they mixed at high temperatures.

  • The degradation of a Cu conductor in a multilayer structure by corrosion, poor adhesion, or interdiffusion is an important concern.

    Academic text (1998)

Synonyms

diffusion
vsinterdiffusion
  • Specialized
8 4.8

Movement of particles from a crowded area to a less crowded area

is mutual exchange between two substances not one-directional movement
interpenetration
vsinterdiffusion
1 8.5

A way that two or more things pass through each other and mix

is the same mutual action but by microscopic mixing of particles
intermixture
vsinterdiffusion
1 7.0

Different things joined together to make one thing

is the process of particles moving into each other not mere combining
interfusion
vsinterdiffusion
1 7.5

Mixing different things together to make one whole

involves molecular exchange between materials rather than simple bulk blending
commixture
vsinterdiffusion
1 9.7

Putting different things together to make one thing

focuses on particle-level movement between substances not just mixing action

Antonyms

separation
220 2.6

The process of moving apart or staying apart

isolation
176 3.7

A state of being alone and cut off from other people physically or emotionally

How Mixed

blending
8 2.7
interdiffusion
  • Specialized
8.9
separation
10 3.2

Surface Forms

interdiffusion singular
interdiffusions plural

Morphology

interdiffusion = diffusion (transparent) = inter + diffusion

Formed by adding the productive prefix 'inter-' ('between/mutual') to the noun 'diffusion', yielding a clear scientific meaning of mutual diffusion between substances.

Etymology

Interdiffusion starts with inter- meaning 'between' and contains diffuse meaning 'to spread'. It describes two materials spreading into each other where they touch, so it means the process of them mixing at their edge.