diffuser

CEFRB2

/dɪˈfjuːsə(ɹ)/

noun · adjective

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In plain English

  1. 01

    noun

    A device that spreads light, sound, or a substance widely.

  2. 02

    noun

    Extra detail

    A device designed to diffuse a scent efficiently.

Examples

  • A diffuser is used to spread light evenly.

  • The aroma diffuser filled the room with a scent of lavender.

At a glance

Sits at B2 on the CEFR scale

Senses
5
Parts of speech
2
Citations
2
Synonyms
1

Also pronounced

  • /dɪˈfjuːzə(ɹ)/

Deep Dive

noun

Extra meanings

  1. Any person or thing that diffuses.

  2. Any device that or spreads out or scatters light, making the light appear softer.

adjective

Extra meaning

  1. comparative form of diffuse: more diffuse

More examples

In context

  • The essential oil diffuser filled the room.

  • Along the sofa every three and a half feet, fluorescent tubes glow through translucent plastic diffusers.

  • They are in the under-$20 section, which includes a display of scented candles and diffusers.

Synonyms

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Origin

noun

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