diffusing

• Décrit ce qui se répand ou se disperse largement, souvent utilisé dans un contexte scientifique ou technique.

Describes something that spreads out or disperses widely, often used in scientific or technical contexts.

1. Spreading by diffusionB2formal

   Describing something that spreads or disperses gradually, often through a medium or from a source.

   Qui se diffuse

   • The diffusing light created a soft glow in the room.
   • The diffusing scent of flowers filled the garden.
   • The diffusing ink formed beautiful patterns in the water.

   Synonymesdiffusivepermeatingscatteringspreading

• Verbe utilisé pour désigner l'action de répandre largement quelque chose, ou de réduire la tension ou l'hostilité d'une situation.

A verb used to indicate the act of spreading something widely, or making a situation less tense or hostile.

1. B2formal

   To spread or cause to spread over a wide area or among many people.

   répandre

   • The light diffused through the fog, creating a soft glow.
   • The organization aims to diffuse knowledge about climate change.
   • The scent of flowers diffused throughout the room.

   Synonymesbroadcastcirculatedispersedisseminatedistributepropagatescatterspread

   Antonymescollectconcentrategather

2. Reduce tension or conflictB2formal

   To make a tense or dangerous situation less serious or more controlled.

   désamorcer, apaiser

   • The mediator tried to diffuse the argument between the two parties.
   • She used humor to diffuse the tension in the room.
   • The police officer's calm voice helped diffuse the confrontation.

   Synonymesalleviatedefuseeaselessenmitigatemollifypacifysoothe

   Antonymesaggravateescalateintensify