diffusible
Able to scatter
Diffusible describes something capable of spreading out or dispersing through a medium, particularly by diffusion.
The term appears most often in scientific contexts, where it characterizes substances—typically gases or molecules in solution—that can pass through membranes or spread evenly throughout a space.
The drug's diffusible properties allow it to penetrate cell walls efficiently.
A diffusible signal in biology might spread from one cell to affect neighboring cells without requiring direct contact.
Pleasing olfactory quality
- scentAirborne odor detected
- perfumeFragrant liquid for wearing
- aromaPleasant distinctive smell
- bouquetArranged cluster of blooms
essence · incense · oud · pungent · essential oil · attar · sachet · potpourri
Transition to gaseous state
- vaporizeConvert to gas
- volatileLiable to sudden change
- fumesAirborne chemical irritants
- gaseousIn vapor form
vapor · aerosol · mist · steam · sublimate · volatilization · evaporation · dispersive
Solvent crossing semipermeable barrier
- semipermeableAllowing partial passage
- membraneThin tissue sheet
- porousAllowing passage of fluids
- percolateFilter through gradually
penetrable · absorbent · pore · breathable · capillary · permeation · perforate · interstice
Solid fat from cream
- cream cheeseSoft spreadable dairy product
- pateUpper part of skull
- margarineVegetable oil spread
- jamCooked fruit spread
chutney · mayonnaise · paste · hummus · tapenade · guacamole · tahini · baba ganoush
fragrance
Pleasing olfactory quality
bouquet · essence · incense · oud · pungent · essential oil · attar · sachet · potpourri · olfactory
evaporate
Transition to gaseous state
gaseous · vapor · aerosol · mist · steam · sublimate · volatilization · evaporation · dispersive · ethereal
osmosis
Solvent crossing semipermeable barrier
- semipermeableAllowing partial passage
- membraneThin tissue sheet
- porousAllowing passage of fluids
percolate · penetrable · absorbent · pore · breathable · capillary · permeation · perforate · interstice · filtration
butter
Solid fat from cream
- cream cheeseSoft spreadable dairy product
- pateUpper part of skull
- margarineVegetable oil spread
jam · chutney · mayonnaise · paste · hummus · tapenade · guacamole · tahini · baba ganoush · dulce de leche
diffusibleimpermeable
Cannot be penetrated
contained · static · confined · fixed · sequestered
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