diffusione

Definitions of diffusione
  1. noun
    process or result of distributing or extending over a wide expanse of space
    synonyms: propagazione
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    propagazione
    the spread of social institutions (and myths and skills) from one society to another
  2. noun
    (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
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    osmosi
    (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
    saturazione
    the process of permeating or infusing something with a substance
    type of:
    azione, processo naturale, radioattività
    a process existing in or produced by nature (rather than by the intent of human beings)
  3. noun
    the spread of social institutions (and myths and skills) from one society to another
    synonyms: propagazione
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    type of:
    propagazione
    process or result of distributing or extending over a wide expanse of space
  4. noun
    a medium that disseminates via telecommunications
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