diffusible

[ dih-fyoo-zuh-buhl ]

adjective

1. capable of being diffused.

Other Words From

• dif·fusi·bili·ty dif·fusi·ble·ness noun
• dif·fusi·bly adverb
• nondif·fusi·ble adjective
• nondif·fusi·ble·ness noun
• nondif·fusi·bly adverb
• undif·fusi·ble adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of diffusible¹

First recorded in 1775–85; diffuse + -ible

Example Sentences

Much research in cell biology has traditionally centered on understanding how cells react to chemical signals such as diffusible signaling molecules.

From Science Daily

Mr. Douglas said that when he brought up the idea of developing a diffusible scent for the observatory at a staff meeting, “A lot of people were like, ‘Really?’”

From New York Times

Normal retina releases a diffusible factor stimulating cone survival in the retinal degeneration mouse.

From Nature

Pirhonen, M., Flego, D., Heikinheimo, R. & Palva, E. T. A small diffusible signal molecule is responsible for the global control of virulence and exoenzyme production in the plant pathogen Erwinia carotovora.

From Nature

Such communication through pheromones or other diffusible substances points to a nonindividual autonomous mode of aging regulation.

From Science Magazine