diffusion

/dɪˈfjuː.ʒən/noun
High School
1

The act of diffusing or dispersing something, or the property of being diffused or dispersed; dispersion.

2

The scattering of light by reflection from a rough surface, or by passage through a translucent medium.

3

The intermingling of the molecules of a fluid due to random thermal agitation.

4

The spread of cultural or linguistic practices, or social institutions, in one or more communities.

5

The gradual spread and adoption of goods or services.

6

Exchange of airborne media between regions in space in an apparently random motion of a small scale.

7

The movement of water vapor from regions of high concentration (high water vapor pressure) toward regions of lower concentration.

Sound Patterns & Rhymes

Alliteration

Words starting with the same consonant sound — used in poetry and prose to create rhythm, emphasis, and memorable phrasing (e.g. “Peter Piper picked”)

Assonance

Words sharing similar vowel sounds regardless of starting letter — creates internal melody in writing

Consonance

Words sharing similar consonant sound patterns — adds texture and cohesion to writing