noun
- plural of interdiffusion; the process by which two or more substances gradually mix or spread into each other at the molecular or atomic level
Usage: technical; chemistry/materials science
Examples
- The interdiffusions of gases in the chamber occurred over several hours.
- Scientists studied the interdiffusions of metals at high temperatures.
- Interdiffusions between polymer layers can affect material properties.
- The rate of interdiffusions depends on temperature and concentration gradients.
- Researchers measured interdiffusions using isotopic tracers.