diffuse

1. (transitive)To spread (something) over or through as in air, water, or other matter, especially by fluid motion or passive means.

   The small window diffuses light throughout the room.

   Ideas are easily diffused with the help of technology.

   diffundieren

   рассе́иватьrasséivatʹ, рассе́ятьrasséjatʹ, распространя́тьrasprostranjátʹ

   spread or diffuse through

2. (intransitive)To be spread over or through as in air, water, or other matter, especially by fluid motion or passive means.

   Food coloring diffuses in water.

   The riot diffused quite suddenly.

   diffundieren

   рассе́иватьсяrasséivatʹsja, рассе́ятьсяrasséjatʹsja, распространя́тьсяrasprostranjátʹsja

1. Tom tried to diffuse the situation.

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2. There are focused and diffuse modes of thinking.

   Існують зосереджений та розсіяний режими мислення.

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3. Layla tried to diffuse the situation.

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4. How can we diffuse the conflict?

   deWie können wir den Konflikt entschärfen?

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5. The lotus blossoms diffused an inexpressibly pleasant scent.

   deDie Blüten des Lotus dufteten einfach unbeschreiblich.

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