̘. ̈a.dɪˈfju:s adj. & v. --adj. 1 (of
light,
inflammation, etc.)
spread out, diffused,
not concentrated. 2 (of
prose,
speech, etc.) not
concise,
long-winded,
verbose. --v.tr. & intr. 1
disperse or be dispersed
from a
centre. 2 spread or be spread
widely;
reach a
large area. 3
Physics (esp. of fluids)
intermingle by
diffusion. øødiffusely adv. diffuseness n. diffusible adj. diffusive adj. [ME f. F diffus or L diffusus
extensive (as
DIS-, fusus
past part. of fundere pour)]