diffuser

== English == === Etymology 1 === See the etymology of the corresponding lemma form. ==== Pronunciation ==== IPA(key): /dɪˈfjuːsə(ɹ)/ Homophone: defuser ==== Adjective ==== diffuser comparative form of diffuse: more diffuse === Etymology 2 === From diffuse (verb) + -er. ==== Pronunciation ==== IPA(key): /dɪˈfjuːzə(ɹ)/ ==== Noun ==== diffuser (plural diffusers) Any person or thing that diffuses. A device designed to diffuse a scent efficiently. Synonym: aroma lamp (optics) Any device that or spreads out or scatters light, making the light appear softer. (automotive) A shaped section of a car's underbody which improves the car's aerodynamic properties. (thermodynamics) A mechanical device that is designed to control the characteristics of a fluid at the entrance to a thermodynamic open system. (sewage treatment) An aerating device consisting of a membrane with fine pores, through which air is blown to generate small bubbles. (cooking) A cooking item that can be placed above a stove heating element or burner to separate the cooking utensil from the heat source. A hairdryer attachment that diffuses the flow of air. ===== Derived terms ===== ===== Related terms ===== ==== Further reading ==== Diffuser on Wikipedia.Wikipedia == French == === Etymology === From diffus. === Pronunciation === IPA(key): /di.fy.ze/ === Verb === diffuser to diffuse to broadcast ==== Conjugation ==== ==== Hyponyms ==== streamer === Further reading === “diffuser”, in Trésor de la langue française informatisé [Digitized Treasury of the French Language], 2012 == German == === Pronunciation === === Adjective === diffuser comparative degree of diffus === Adjective === diffuser inflection of diffus: strong/mixed nominative masculine singular strong genitive/dative feminine singular strong genitive plural