interdiffusion

noun

: the process of diffusing and mixing freely so as to approach a homogeneous mixture

Word History

First Known Use

circa 1872, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of interdiffusion was circa 1872

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“Interdiffusion.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/interdiffusion. Accessed 28 Mar. 2025.

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