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Definition of Diffuse
Diffuse Diffuse Dif*fuse", v. t. [imp. & p. p. Diffused; p. pr. &
vb. n. Diffusing.] [L. diffusus, p. p. of diffundere to
pour out, to diffuse; dif- = dis- + fundere to pour. See
Fuse to melt.]
To pour out and cause to spread, as a fluid; to cause to flow
on all sides; to send out, or extend, in all directions; to
spread; to circulate; to disseminate; to scatter; as to
diffuse information.
Thence diffuse His good to worlds and ages infinite.
--Milton.
We find this knowledge diffused among all civilized
nations. --Whewell.
Syn: To expand; spread; circulate; extend; scatter; disperse;
publish; proclaim.
Diffuse Diffuse Dif*fuse", v. i.
To pass by spreading every way, to diffuse itself.
Diffuse Diffuse Dif*fuse", a. [L. diffusus, p. p.]
Poured out; widely spread; not restrained; copious; full;
esp., of style, opposed to concise or terse; verbose;
prolix; as, a diffuse style; a diffuse writer.
A diffuse and various knowledge of divine and human
things. --Milton.
Syn: Prolix; verbose; wide; copious; full. See Prolix.