'Diffused' definitions:
Definition of 'diffused'
(from WordNet)
adjective
(of light rays) subjected to scattering by reflection from a rough surface or transmission through a translucent material; "diffused light"
adjective
(of light) transmitted from a broad light source or reflected [syn: soft, diffuse, diffused] [ant: concentrated, hard]
Definition of 'Diffused'
From: GCIDE
- Diffuse \Dif*fuse"\, v. t. [imp. & p. p. Diffused; p. pr. & vb. n. Diffusing.] [L. diffusus, p. p. of diffundere to pour out, to diffuse; dif- = dis- + fundere to pour. See Fuse to melt.] 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. [1913 Webster]
- Thence diffuse His good to worlds and ages infinite. --Milton. [1913 Webster]
- We find this knowledge diffused among all civilized nations. --Whewell.
- Syn: To expand; spread; circulate; extend; scatter; disperse; publish; proclaim. [1913 Webster]
Definition of 'Diffused'
From: GCIDE
- Diffused \Dif*fused"\, a. Spread abroad; dispersed; loose; flowing; diffuse. [1913 Webster]
- It grew to be a widely diffused opinion. --Hawthorne. -- {Dif*fus"ed*ly}, adv. -- {Dif*fus"ed*ness}, n. [1913 Webster]