diffuser (redirected from diffusers)

dif·fus·er  (d-fyzr)

n.

1. One that diffuses, as:

a. A light fixture, such as a frosted globe, that spreads light evenly.

b. A medium that scatters light, used in photography to soften shadows.

c. A device, such as a cone or baffle, placed in front of a loudspeaker diaphragm to diffuse the sound waves.

2. A flow passage in a wind tunnel that decelerates a stream of gas or liquid from a high to a low velocity.

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diffuser, diffusor [dɪˈfjuːzə]

n

1. a person or thing that diffuses

2. (Fine Arts & Visual Arts / Furniture) a part of a lighting fixture consisting of a translucent or frosted covering or of a rough reflector: used to scatter the light and prevent glare

3. (Electronics) a cone, wedge, or baffle placed in front of the diaphragm of a loudspeaker to diffuse the sound waves

4. (Engineering / Aeronautics) a duct, esp in a wind tunnel or jet engine, that widens gradually in the direction of flow to reduce the speed and increase the pressure of the air or fluid

5. (Miscellaneous Technologies / Photography) Photog a light-scattering medium, such as a screen of fine fabric, placed in the path of a source of light to reduce the sharpness of shadows and thus soften the lighting

6. (Engineering / Civil Engineering) a perforated plate or similar device for distributing compressed air in the aeration of sewage

7. (Clothing, Personal Arts & Crafts / Hairdressing & Grooming) a device, attached to a hairdryer, which diffuses the warm air as it comes out

Thesaurus

Noun	1.	diffuser - baffle that distributes sound waves evenly diffusor baffle, baffle board - a flat plate that controls or directs the flow of fluid or energy
	2.	diffuser - optical device that distributes the light of a lamp evenly diffusor lamp - a piece of furniture holding one or more electric light bulbs lighting fixture - a fixture providing artificial light optical device - a device for producing or controlling light

Translations

diffuser

n (for light) → (Licht)diffusor m