diffuser
noun
dif·fus·er
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Definition of diffuser
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
2
: a device for reducing the velocity and increasing the static pressure of a fluid passing through a system
Examples of diffuser in a Sentence
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After a rinse in the shower and a quick dry with my diffuser, my curls have new pep in their step. — Tiffany Dodson, SELF, "This Overnight Mask Is Giving My Natural Hair So Much Life," 2 Aug. 2019 Under $13: Our favorite essential oil diffuser Essential oils almost immediately make your home feel more zen. — Shayna Murphy, USA TODAY, "The 5 best Amazon deals you can get this Sunday," 28 July 2019 The next best thing to a candle is a reed diffuser. — Courtney Campbell, USA TODAY, "The 10 best home deals you can get from the Nordstrom Anniversary Sale," 24 July 2019 The rear bumper has a new diffuser and quad exhaust tips, also a 45 hallmark. — Daniel Golson, Car and Driver, "The Mercedes-AMG GLB45 Will Be a 415-HP Seven-Seat Crossover," 24 May 2019 Veterinarians can prescribe therapies to reduce feline anxiety, too, including medications and pheromone diffusers that spread calming chemicals that cats naturally release. — Ilana Halperin, The Conversation, "Curious Kids: How are cats declawed, and is it painful?," 30 July 2019 The other new pieces include a front splitter with extended side pieces, different side skirts, end plates for the rear diffuser, a rear spoiler, and door garnishes that cover up the fake side vents. — Clifford Atiyeh, Car and Driver, "Toyota Releases TRD Performance Styling Parts for the 2020 Supra," 20 May 2019 For cats, a diffuser or spray called Feliway, which is also available at pet stores and online, releases a pheromone that is a calming scent for cats (most humans can’t smell it). — Tanya Edwards, BostonGlobe.com, "Here’s how to keep your pets from freaking out during summer fireworks," 26 June 2019 In addition to a substantial diffuser the car will feature drag-reducing DRS-style flaps and a moveable rear wing. — Mike Duff, Car and Driver, "The Lotus Type 130 Is a Lean, Mean Electric Hypercar Debuting on July 16," 31 May 2019These example sentences are selected automatically from various online news sources to reflect current usage of the word 'diffuser.' Views expressed in the examples do not represent the opinion of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
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