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Diffusion 

the movement of molecules and ions from a high concentration area to a lower concentration area down the concentration gradient as a result of their random movement
example of diffusion: oxygen diffuses from the alveoli into the bloodstream
Diffusion by ScienceHuman101 August 2, 2016

Diffusion 

Moving Venmo balance from one account to another back and forth until all of you have the same balance and no one wants to put their card down anymore.
My Venmo balance is 120 and yours is $90 so by the laws of diffusion, you should pay. I’ll Venmo you
Diffusion by SR912 January 10, 2020

diffusion 

The movement of particles from an area of higher concentration to an area of lower concentration
I’m using diffusion to dry off my pants.
diffusion by bluestinger66 November 28, 2022

Cultural Diffusion 

The spreading of a cultural trait (eg, material object, idea,or behavior pattern) from one society to another
Cultural diffusion has resulted in our children enjoying a more enhanced holiday season due to additional traditions and celebrations shared with them by those of other cultures.
Cultural Diffusion by Katmandu September 4, 2003

Cultural Diffusion 

cultural diffusion menas the ideas and things in one culture "borrowed" by another culture
Americans borrowed the granny smith apple from Australia
Cultural Diffusion by Beatriz November 12, 2003

Elevator Diffusion 

The phenomenon in which people evenly distribute themselves in an elevator, especially after people get on or off said elevator.

Failure to do so will result in very awkward situations.
John: The elevator's stopped, time for elevator diffusion!

Kate: Why is this random standing right next to me?
John: Hey buddy! Follow elevator diffusion!
Random: Sorry, man
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square grouper

Nickname given to bales of marijuana thrown overboard or out of airplanes. Origin is reportedly from members of the US Coast Guard in the area of Southern Florida.
"Base we've got some square groupers floating outside of Miami harbor."
square grouper by slipsheet November 6, 2004
Word of the Day on October 7, 2026
A girl who does ballet and only talks about ballet. Her schedule is filled with dance classes which does not allow her to do any other activity.
"Hey, do you know that girl Sally?"

"Yeah, she's kind of annoying. All she ever talks about it ballet."

"Wow, what a Bunhead."

"Hey Sally, you want to hang out this weekend?"
"I can't, I have dance."
"You're such a Bunhead."

"Yeah... I know."
Bunhead by Jen00 October 24, 2014
Word of the Day on October 6, 2026

trucker's tan 

A sunburn or suntan focused on the left arm. It is caused by the left side of the body being the only half that gets exposed to sunlight while driving. Presumably, it would be located on the right side of the body in countries where they drive on the left side of the road.
I had a trucker's tan after driving for 10 straight hours on a sunny day.
Word of the Day on October 5, 2026
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