Library / English Dictionary

    DIFFUSOR

    Pronunciation (US): Play  (GB): Play

     I. (noun) 

    Sense 1

    Meaning:

    Optical device that distributes the light of a lamp evenlyplay

    Synonyms:

    diffuser; diffusor

    Classified under:

    Nouns denoting man-made objects

    Hypernyms ("diffusor" is a kind of...):

    optical device (a device for producing or controlling light)

    Holonyms ("diffusor" is a part of...):

    lamp (a piece of furniture holding one or more electric light bulbs)

    lighting fixture (a fixture providing artificial light)

    Derivation:

    diffuse (spread or diffuse through)

    Sense 2

    Meaning:

    Baffle that distributes sound waves evenlyplay

    Synonyms:

    diffuser; diffusor

    Classified under:

    Nouns denoting man-made objects

    Hypernyms ("diffusor" is a kind of...):

    baffle; baffle board (a flat plate that controls or directs the flow of fluid or energy)

    Derivation:

    diffuse (spread or diffuse through)

    Credits


    © 1991-2023 The Titi Tudorancea Bulletin | Titi Tudorancea® is a Registered Trademark | Terms of use and privacy policy
    Contact