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Webster 1913 Edition


Diffusive

Dif-fu′sive

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Adj.
[Cf. F.
diffusif
.]
Having the quality of diffusing; capable of spreading every way by flowing; spreading widely; widely reaching; copious; diffuse.
“A plentiful and diffusive perfume.”
Hare.

Webster 1828 Edition


Diffusive

DIFFUSIVE

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Adj.
Having the quality of diffusing, or spreading by flowing, as liquid substances or fluids; or of dispersing, as minute particles. Water, air and light; dust, smoke and odors, are diffusive substances.
2.
Extended; spread widely; extending in all directions; extensive; as diffusive charity or benevolence.