DIFFUSIVE

diffusive, diffusing(a), dispersive, disseminative

(adjective) spreading by diffusion

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Etymology

Adjective

diffusive (comparative more diffusive, superlative most diffusive)

That is spread or dispersed across a wide area or among a large number of people. [from 17th c.]

Involving or employing many words; expansive, discursive; (in negative sense) long-winded. [from 17th c.]

That diffuses something; disseminating. [from 17th c.]

(science) Pertaining to diffusion. [from 19th c.]

Source: Wiktionary


Dif*fu"sive, a. Etym: [Cf. F. diffusif.]

Definition: Having the quality of diffusing; capable of spreading every way by flowing; spreading widely; widely reaching; copious; diffuse. "A plentiful and diffusive perfume." Hare.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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