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diffuse | porin |

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.

As a noun porin is

any of a class of proteins that cross cellular membranes and act as pores through which small molecules can diffuse.

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

    Related terms

    * diffusion

    References

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    porin

    English

    Noun

    (wikipedia porin) (en noun)
  • (protein) Any of a class of proteins that cross cellular membranes and act as pores through which small molecules can diffuse

    • Derived terms

    *nucleoporin

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