1. verb
a) To spread over or through as in air, water, or other matter, especially by fluid motion or passive means.
Food coloring diffuses in water.
b) To be spread over or through as in air, water, or other matter, especially by fluid motion or passive means.
The riot diffused quite suddenly.
2. adjective
Everywhere or throughout everything; not focused or concentrated.
Such a diffuse effort is unlikely to produce good results.
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