diffusor

[ dih-fyoo-zer ]
/ dɪˈfyu zər /

noun

diffuser.

Words nearby diffusor

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Definition for diffusor (2 of 2)

diffuser

or dif·fu·sor

[ dih-fyoo-zer ]
/ dɪˈfyu zər /

noun

a person or thing that diffuses.
(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.
(in a lighting fixture) any of a variety of translucent materials for filtering glare from the light source.
a pierced plate or similar device for distributing compressed air for aeration of sewage.

Origin of diffuser

First recorded in 1670–80; diffuse + -er1

British Dictionary definitions for diffusor

diffuser

diffusor

/ (dɪˈfjuːzə) /

noun