Diffuser Meaning in English

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Definition

A diffuser is a device that spreads something over a wider area, such as scent in the air, light, or liquids. It is commonly used for spreading essential oils or softening light.

Usage & Nuances

Commonly refers to devices for essential oils ('oil diffuser'), hair dryers ('diffuser attachment'), or photography (to soften light). Not to be confused with 'defuser' (someone who disarms something). Usually countable: 'a diffuser', 'three diffusers'.

• Spanish: difusor - dispersor
• Portuguese (BR): difusor
• Portuguese (PT): difusor
• Chinese (Simplified): 扩散器 - 香薰机
• Chinese (Traditional): 擴散器 - 香薰機
• Hindi: डिफ्यूज़र - सुगंध फैलाने वाला उपकरण
• Arabic: موزع الرائحة - ناشر
• Bengali: ডিফিউজার
• Russian: диффузор
• Japanese: ディフューザー
• Vietnamese: máy khuếch tán
• Korean: 디퓨저
• Turkish: difüzör
• Urdu: ڈیفیوزر
• Indonesian: diffuser

Example Sentences

I bought a new diffuser for my bedroom.

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The diffuser makes my room smell nice.

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Use a diffuser to soften the light when taking pictures.

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She loves turning on her essential oil diffuser after a long day.

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This hair dryer comes with a diffuser attachment.

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My allergies got better after I started using an air diffuser at home.

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