diffuse

Intermediate

/dɪˈfjuːz/

verb
To scatter, thin out, break up

diffuse in a sentence

  • “Heat diffuses through the metal.”
  • “The heat from the radiator diffuses throughout the room.”
  • “The heat was diffused throughout the room.”
  • “The photographer uses a screen to diffuse the light.”

What does “diffuse” mean?

diffuse (verb) means to scatter, thin out, break up. It is pronounced /dɪˈfjuːz/. Vocaby pairs the definition with audio and real example sentences so the word is easy to remember — and brings it back for review right before you'd forget it.

Frequently asked questions

What does "diffuse" mean?
diffuse (verb) means: To scatter, thin out, break up
How do you pronounce "diffuse"?
"diffuse" is pronounced /dɪˈfjuːz/ in IPA. You can tap to hear it spoken aloud in the Vocaby app.
How do you use "diffuse" in a sentence?
Here is "diffuse" used in a sentence: Heat diffuses through the metal.

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