Definitions
from The Century Dictionary.
- noun See
diffuser .
from WordNet 3.0 Copyright 2006 by Princeton University. All rights reserved.
- noun optical device that distributes the light of a lamp evenly
- noun baffle that distributes sound waves evenly
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Examples
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Jefferson, the "great diffusor" saw strength in the basic, the lowest common denominator, the virtuous farmer-citizen.
Paul Schwennesen: Too Big Has Failed... Occupy Wall Street and the Tea Party Are Similar Paul Schwennesen 2011
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Wow so he stole the pak-light idea and added a diffusor.
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In working beet juices hydrogen dioxide may be used in the diffusor or during any phase of the sugar manufacturing process, even upon sugars in centrifugals.
Scientific American Supplement, No. 832, December 12, 1891 Various
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From the diffusor is subsequently taken 316 gallons juice at 4-5° density, this is rapidly heated to
Scientific American Supplement, No. 832, December 12, 1891 Various
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If a diffusor has a capacity of 2,500 lb., there would be added 2.5 lb. soda carbonate.
Scientific American Supplement, No. 832, December 12, 1891 Various
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Further changes in the proposed combined baryta-soda method for juice purification consist in using powdered soda carbonate 90-92°, upon beet cossettes as they leave the slicer, before entering the diffusor.
Scientific American Supplement, No. 832, December 12, 1891 Various
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The three elements - shade, diffusor and velcro tie bands
Dezeen 2010
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Once you get the diffusor panel up, that problem solves itself.
Strobist 2010
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That last part is important, if you are using some type of mystery diffusor.
Strobist 2010
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The Coupé and Convertible carry a new rear valance which communicates a tasteful sporting charm through its integrated rear diffusor and two distinctive double-ended exhaust pipes, a little like the stern of powerful luxury yachts.
Top Speed Simona Alina 2010
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