Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

diffuser

/dɪˈfjuːsə(ɹ)/

Word Rarity Rare

Frequency: 2.78 in modern English

Syllables: dif-fus-er
IPA: /dɪˈfjuːsə(ɹ)/

15

Scrabble Score

8

Letters

3

Syllables

7

Unique Chars

Meaning

adj

comparative form of diffuse: more diffuse

noun

Any person or thing that diffuses.

noun

A device designed to diffuse a scent efficiently.

noun

Any device that or spreads out or scatters light, making the light appear softer.

noun

A shaped section of a car's underbody which improves the car's aerodynamic properties.

noun

A mechanical device that is designed to control the characteristics of a fluid at the entrance to a thermodynamic open system.

noun

An aerating device consisting of a membrane with fine pores, through which air is blown to generate small bubbles.

noun

A cooking item that can be placed above a stove heating element or burner to separate the cooking utensil from the heat source.

Example Sentences

"They are in the under-$20 section, which includes a display of scented candles and diffusers."
"Along the sofa every three and a half feet, fluorescent tubes glow through translucent plastic diffusers."

Etymology

See the etymology of the corresponding lemma form.

Inflected Forms

diffusers (plural)

Derived Forms

biodiffuser microdiffuser

Phrases

blown diffuser

Frequently Paired Words

diffusate diffusible

Synonyms

aroma lamp diffusor

Homonyms

defuser

Questions

How do you pronounce diffuser?: The recorded pronunciation is /dɪˈfjuːsə(ɹ)/.
What does diffuser mean?: comparative form of diffuse: more diffuse
Where does diffuser come from?: See the etymology of the corresponding lemma form.

How to pronounce diffuser

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