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Propagation vs Diffusion - What's the difference?

propagation | diffusion | Synonyms |

In physics terms the difference between propagation and diffusion

is that propagation is the act of propagating, especially the movement of a wave while diffusion is the intermingling of the molecules of a fluid due to random thermal agitation.

As nouns the difference between propagation and diffusion

is that propagation is the multiplication or natural increase in a population while diffusion is the act of diffusing or dispersing something, or the property of being diffused or dispersed; dispersion.

propagation

English

Noun

(-)
  • the multiplication or natural increase in a population
  • the dissemination of something to a larger area or greater number
  • (physics) the act of propagating, especially the movement of a wave
  • (genetics) the elongation part of transcription
  • (religion) winning new converts
  • some degree of success in the spread of propaganda

    • Derived terms

    * backpropagation * micropropagation * propagation constant * propagation delay * propagation mode * propagation time

    diffusion

    English

    Noun

    (en noun)
  • the act of diffusing or dispersing something, or the property of being diffused or dispersed; dispersion
  • (physics) the scattering of light by reflection from a rough surface, or by passage through a translucent medium
  • (physics) the intermingling of the molecules of a fluid due to random thermal agitation
  • the spread of cultural or linguistic practices, or social institutions, in one or more communities
  • (physics, weather) Exchange of airborne media between regions in space in an apparently random motion of a small scale.
  • the movement of water vapor from regions of high concentration (high water vapor pressure) toward regions of lower concentration.