diffusernoun [ C ]
also diffusor uk/dɪˈfjuː.zər/us/dɪˈfjuː.zɚ/a device that is used to make light less direct or to spread heat across an area or surface
a container used for spraying a liquid (= releasing it in very small drops)
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Lighting & light fittings in the home
- bulb
- candelabra
- candle
- candlestick
- chandelier
- Chinese lantern
- globe
- halogen lamp
- hurricane lamp
- lamp
- lampshade
- lampstand
- penlight
- searchlight
- shade
- standard lamp
- strip light
- strip lighting
- torch
- torchlight
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Examples from literature
- The warm liquid once in the tank, which is of a reasonable size, will impart its heat to all the diffusers.