diffuse vs propagated

diffuse

verb
  • To be spread over or through as in air, water, or other matter, especially by fluid motion or passive means. 

  • To spread over or through as in air, water, or other matter, especially by fluid motion or passive means. 

adj
  • Wordy; verbose. 

  • Everywhere or throughout everything; not focused or concentrated. 

propagated

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