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diffuse

Botany
1. (esp of some creeping stems) spreading loosely over a large area
2. (of plant growth) occurring throughout a tissue
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Sulfite (SO2) added to the must as potassium metabisulfite (KMBS) bypasses the regulatory sulfate-reduction pathway by diffusing through the cell membrane and immediately reorienting in hydrogen sulfide.
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Incorporated within the timber louvres are troughs for planting that will gradually become established on the north (sunny) side, screening and diffusing the sun's glare.
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Knowledge of such predators' habits can serve as a crucial factor in diffusing possible defenses.