interdiffusion

noun

in·​ter·​dif·​fu·​sion ˌin-tər-di-ˈfyü-zhən How to pronounce interdiffusion (audio)
: the process of diffusing and mixing freely so as to approach a homogeneous mixture
interdiffuse intransitive verb

Word History

First Known Use

circa 1872, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of interdiffusion was circa 1872

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“Interdiffusion.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/interdiffusion. Accessed 8 Nov. 2024.

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