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diffused
擴散 漫射
Dif·fuse v. t. [imp. & p. p. Diffused p. pr. & vb. n. Diffusing.] To pour out and cause to spread, as a fluid; to cause to flow on all sides; to send out, or extend, in all directions; to spread; to circulate; to disseminate; to scatter; as to diffuse information.
Thence diffuse
His good to worlds and ages infinite. --Milton.
We find this knowledge diffused among all civilized nations. --Whewell.
Syn: -- To expand; spread; circulate; extend; scatter; disperse; publish; proclaim.
Dif·fused a. Spread abroad; dispersed; loose; flowing; diffuse.
It grew to be a widely diffused opinion. --Hawthorne.
-- Dif*fus*ed*ly adv. -- Dif*fus*ed*ness, n.
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diffused
adj 1: (of light rays) subjected to scattering by reflection from a
rough surface or transmission through a translucent
material; "diffused light"
2: (of light) not bright or glaring; "a softer diffused
radiance" [syn: softened]