diffuser
noun
dif·fus·er
di-ˈfyü-zər 
plural diffusers
1
: one that diffuses: such as
a
: a device (such as a reflector) for distributing the light of a lamp evenly
b
: a screen (as of cloth or frosted glass) for softening lighting (as in photography)
c
: a device (such as slats at different angles) for deflecting air from an outlet in various directions
d
: a device that produces a fine mist of water and often essential oils
2
: a device for reducing the velocity and increasing the static pressure of a fluid passing through a system
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Light a Candle, Wax Melt, or Air Diffuser One of the quickest ways to mask a smelly odor is to light a candle, turn on a wax melt, or air diffuser.
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Ashlyn Needham, Southern Living, 26 Oct. 2024
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This diffuser set has a chic and modern design that enhances your home’s ambiance and visual appeal.
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The Better Homes & Gardens Pumpkin Fragrance Plug pairs a white and orange pumpkin for a diffuser that looks right at home anywhere.
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The patented fragrance technology-maker was also introducing how the system can be used as a diffuser in cars.
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Ashlyn Needham, Southern Living, 26 Oct. 2024
Find it on Amazon This Diffuser Doubles as Decor
This diffuser set has a chic and modern design that enhances your home’s ambiance and visual appeal.
—Mia Meltzer, Rolling Stone, 24 Oct. 2024
The Better Homes & Gardens Pumpkin Fragrance Plug pairs a white and orange pumpkin for a diffuser that looks right at home anywhere.
—Sharon Greenthal, Better Homes & Gardens, 22 Oct. 2024
The patented fragrance technology-maker was also introducing how the system can be used as a diffuser in cars.
—Jennifer Weil, WWD, 22 Oct. 2024
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“Diffuser.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/diffuser. Accessed 14 Nov. 2024.
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