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diffusion

[dih-fyoo-zhuhn] / dɪˈfyu ʒən /


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These flows move actin and other proteins toward the front of the cell much faster than diffusion alone.

From Science Daily • Apr. 1, 2026

The two themes also dovetail neatly with the AI diffusion into the defense industries.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 26, 2026

India already has some major strengths including "technology diffusion, eager talent pool and cheap labour", and dedicated efforts can help startups pivot to artificial intelligence, he said.

From Barron's • Feb. 20, 2026

“I’m seeing them being much more explicit that they want to use diffusion for—whatever you want to call it—control, dominance,” said Mohanty, who also advises the Indian government.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 16, 2026

Hence a second set of factors consists of those affecting rates of diffusion and migration, which differed greatly among continents.

From "Guns, Germs, and Steel: The Fates of Human Societies" by Jared M. Diamond