| Part of Speech | Definition | |
| Adverb | 1. In a diffusive manner.[Websters]
2. In a copious manner. [Eve - graph theoretic] 3. In an expansive or comprehensive manner. [Eve - graph theoretic] 4. In a verbose or garrulous manner. [Eve - graph theoretic] 5. Infrequently used adverbial inflection of the adjective diffusive.[Eve - graph theoretic] | |
| Adjective Form (diffusive) | 1. Spreading by diffusion.[Wordnet]. 2. Having the quality of diffusing; capable of spreading every way by flowing; spreading widely; widely reaching; copious; diffuse.[Websters]. 3. Being copious, abundant, ample, redundant or rife.[Eve - graph theoretic] 4. Being expansive, capacious, extensive or widespread.[Eve - graph theoretic] 5. Being big or large.[Eve - graph theoretic] 6. Being long or lengthy.[Eve - graph theoretic] 7. Being comprehensive or exhaustive.[Eve - graph theoretic] 8. Being verbose or wordy.[Eve - graph theoretic] 9. Adjective base of the adverb diffusively.[Eve - graph theoretic] | |
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Date "DIFFUSIVELY" was first used in popular English literature: sometime before 1781. (references) |
Specialty Definition: DIFFUSIVELY
| Domain | Definition | ||
| Noah Webster | [Adverb] Widely; extensively; every way. Source: Webster's 1828 American Dictionary. | ||
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Specialty Expressions: diffusive
| Expressions | Domain | Definition | |
| Diffusive equilibrium | Aerospace | The steady state resulting from the diffusion process, primarily of interest when external forces or sources and sinks exist within the field. See isothermal equilibrium. (references) | |
| Diffusive equilibrium | Geography | Distribution of the gases in the atmosphere, given by Dalton's law, in which the percentage content of the lighter gases increases with height and that of the heavier gases decreases. Source: European Union. (references) | |
| Diffusive transport | Energy | The process by which particles of liquids or gases move from an area of higher concentration to an area of lower concentration. (references) | |
| Diffusive transport | Environment | Movement of molecules or particles due to their concentration gradient. Occurs when dissolved or suspended radionuclides move from regions of higher or lower concentration. (references) | |
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