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Deffuse vs Diffuse - What's the difference?

deffuse | diffuse |

Deffuse is often a misspelling of diffuse.


Deffuse has no English definition.

As a verb diffuse is

to spread over or through as in air, water, or other matter, especially by fluid motion or passive means.

As an adjective diffuse is

everywhere or throughout everything; not focused or concentrated.

deffuse

Not English

Deffuse has no English definition. It may be misspelled.

diffuse

English

Etymology 1

(etyl), from (etyl) diffusus, past participle of

Verb

(diffus)
  • To spread over or through as in air, water, or other matter, especially by fluid motion or passive means.
  • * Whewell
  • We find this knowledge diffused among all civilized nations.
  • To be spread over or through as in air, water, or other matter, especially by fluid motion or passive means.
  • Food coloring diffuses in water.
    The riot diffused quite suddenly.
    Derived terms
    * diffuser

    Etymology 2

    (etyl) diffusus

    Adjective

    (en adjective)
  • Everywhere or throughout everything; not focused or concentrated.
  • Such a diffuse effort is unlikely to produce good results.
    Derived terms
    * diffusely