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diffusion

diffusion

n.

1. the process by which knowledge, innovation, language, or cultural characteristics are spread within or between cultures or communities.

2. in biology, see passive transport.

3. more generally, any process by which something becomes spread or distributed throughout something else. —diffuse vb.

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