diffusion

S2 W2

in Vietnamese Sự khuếch tán, sự phân bố đều

BrE /dɪˈfjuːʒn/ AmE /dɪˈfjuːʒn/

noun en → vi

1 SCIENCE [uncountable] B2

Sự khuếch tán, sự phân bố đều

the process by which particles spread out from an area of high concentration to one of lower concentration until they are evenly distributed

  • diffusion of something

Collocations diffusion of heat · diffusion of light

  • The diffusion of heat through the metal is very slow.

    Sự khuếch tán nhiệt qua kim loại diễn ra rất chậm.

2 SOCIAL [uncountable] C1

Sự lan truyền, sự phổ biến

the spread of ideas, information, or customs from one group to another

  • diffusion of something

Collocations diffusion of culture · diffusion of technology

  • The diffusion of new ideas is essential for social progress.

    Sự lan truyền các ý tưởng mới là cần thiết cho sự tiến bộ xã hội.