diffusion 1
noundomain: natural proc.
Princeton WordNet [ver.3.1]
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EnglishDefinition
(physics) the process in which there is movement of a substance from an area of high concentration of that substance to an area of lower concentration
Hypernym
a process existing in or produced by nature (rather than by the intent of human beings)
Domain_of_synset_-_TOPIC
physics 1
noun
the science of matter and energy and their interactions
EnglishHyponym
osmosis 1
noun
(biology, chemistry) diffusion of molecules through a semipermeable membrane from a place of higher concentration to a place of lower concentration until the concentration on both sides is equal
permeation 1
noun
the process of permeating or infusing something with a substance
transport 2
noun
an exchange of molecules (and their kinetic energy and momentum) across the boundary between adjacent layers of a fluid or across cell membranes
Member_of_this_domain_-_TOPIC
physics 1
noun
the science of matter and energy and their interactions
