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The act of diffusing, or the state of being diffused; a spreading; extension; dissemination; circulation; dispersion., The act of passing by osmosis through animal membranes, as in the distribution of poisons, gases, etc., through the body. Unlike absorption, diffusion may go on after death, that is, after the blood ceases to circulate.

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What is the meaning of channel diffusion?

The scientific meaning of diffusion is when the particles separate/spread out


Greek root of diffusion?

It's actually from the Latin, meaning "to pour out."


Diffusion and osmosis prefix meaning inside?

The prefix meaning "inside" in both diffusion and osmosis is "intra-." This prefix is used to indicate movement or passage within a structure or system.


How does diffusion react when the concentration is the same on both sides?

When the concentration is the same on both sides, diffusion will reach equilibrium, meaning that there will be no net movement of molecules across the membrane. At this point, the concentration of molecules will be equal on both sides and diffusion will cease.


What are the types of cultural diffusion?

contagious diffusion, relocation diffusion, expansion diffusion, stimulus diffusion, hierarchical diffusion.


The spreading out of a substance from an area of high concentration to an area of low concentration is called .?

diffusion


How the terms in each pair differ in meaning of osmosis and diffusion?

Osmosis is the diffusion of water through a selectively permeable membrane. Diffusion refers to the simple property of moving from an area of high concentration to an area of low concentration so that the concentration of the total area will be equal and balanced (at equilibrium). Diffusion can occur with any substance and does not require but can involve a permeable membrane.


When is diffusion rate is fastest when the concentration gradient is?

Diffusion rate is fastest when the concentration gradient is steep, meaning there is a large difference in concentration between two areas. The greater the difference, the more molecules will move from the area of higher concentration to the area of lower concentration, accelerating the diffusion process. Additionally, factors such as temperature and medium can also affect diffusion rates.


The movement of molecules from high concentration to low concetration?

This process is called diffusion. It occurs when molecules move randomly and eventually spread out to areas of lower concentration to achieve an equilibrium. Diffusion is a passive process, meaning it does not require energy input.


What causes diffusion to start and stop?

Diffusion begins when there is a concentration gradient, meaning particles move from an area of higher concentration to an area of lower concentration to achieve equilibrium. The process continues until the concentrations become equal, at which point diffusion effectively stops as there is no longer a gradient to drive the movement of particles. Factors such as temperature, pressure, and the properties of the medium can influence the rate of diffusion.


What is the random movement of molecules and ions down their concentration gradient called?

The random movement of molecules and ions down their concentration gradient (meaning from an area of high concentration to an area of low concentration) is called simple diffusion. Simple diffusion is related to the magnitude of driving force, permeability of the membrane, and surface area.


What are the 3 types of diffusion?

simple diffusion, osmosis and facilitated diffusion.