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diffusive

UK/dɪ'fjʊsɪv/US/di'fju:siv/
C2

Definitions

adj.

Tending to spread or disperse widely

扩散的;散布性的

Root Breakdown

Root-derived
dif-not, apart, away
+
fusflow; pour
+
-ivetending to, having the nature of
=diffusive

dif- (apart) + fus (pour) + -ive = 'tending to spread apart.' The adjective of diffuse.

Root flu still carries 61 more words

Example Sentences

  • 1.

    Heat has a diffusive effect, spreading until evenly shared.

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