diffusible

American  

[dih-fyoo-zuh-buhl] / dɪˈfyu zə bəl /

adjective

1. capable of being diffused.

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Other Word Forms

• diffusibility noun
• diffusibleness noun
• diffusibly adverb
• nondiffusible adjective
• nondiffusibleness noun
• nondiffusibly adverb
• undiffusible adjective

Etymology

Origin of diffusible

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 • May 10, 2024

The electron transport chain is composed of four large, multiprotein complexes embedded in the inner mitochondrial membrane and two small diffusible electron carriers shuttling electrons between them.

From Textbooks • Jun. 9, 2022

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 • Nov. 14, 2017

All diffusible substances circulating in the blood pass through the intervening layer of celloidin.

From Scientific American • Sep. 16, 2013

Second morning, horse apparently easier; temperature 102.5°, but very difficult respiration; laxative had operated during the night; ordered diffusible stimulants.

From Diseases of the Horse's Foot by Reeks, Harry Caulton