diffusion
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The genomic evidence has been critical in pinpointing the reservoir of the plague in Central Asia and in tracing its lightning-fast diffusion along trade routes.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 12, 2026
Unlike surround-sound in movie theaters which pinpoints directionality, the result here was diffusion — not eavesdropping but pure immersion.
From Los Angeles Times • May 28, 2026
Throughout history the diffusion of technology has democratized information and improved living standards, especially for the poor.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 27, 2026
Because diffusion becomes less efficient over longer distances, researchers concluded that modern oxygen levels would not be sufficient to support the energy demands of extremely large flying insects.
From Science Daily • Apr. 25, 2026
As striking as these effects of barriers on crop and livestock diffusion are the effects on other features of human societies.
From "Guns, Germs, and Steel: The Fates of Human Societies" by Jared M. Diamond
Vocabulary lists containing diffusion
Cell Biology - Middle School
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Life Science: Cell Biology
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Human Geography - High School
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