Definitions for diffuser

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diffuser dif·fus·er

Spelling: [dih-fyoo-zer]

IPA: /dɪˈfyu zər/

Diffuser is a 8 letter English word. It's valid Scrabble word worth 15 points. It's valid Words with friends word worth 16 points.

You can make 202 anagrams from letters in diffuser (deffirsu).

Definitions for diffuser

noun

1. a person or thing that diffuses.
2. (in various machines or mechanical systems, as centrifugal pumps or compressors) a device for utilizing part of the kinetic energy of a fluid passing through a machine by gradually increasing the cross-sectional area of the channel or chamber through which it flows so as to decrease its speed and increase its pressure.
3. (in a lighting fixture) any of a variety of translucent materials for filtering glare from the light source.
4. a pierced plate or similar device for distributing compressed air for aeration of sewage.

Origin of diffuser

First recorded in 1670-80; diffuse + -er¹

Examples for diffuser

The old idea of a librarian was that of a guardian or keeper of books—not a diffuser of knowledge, but a mere custodian of it.

Never fear that you can be too prolix: the diffuser you are, the easier I shall forgive myself.

The most conspicuous addition made by Mr. Boyden was the diffuser.

It seems probable that he was a diffuser of knowledge rather than an originator, but as a great teacher his fame is secure.

Here is an example of Spenser's diffuser style, taken from the second book of the Faerie Queene.