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diffuse direction

[dɪˈfjuːz dɪˈrɛkʃən]
nounpl: diffuse directions
direção difusa
1. Light or radiation that travels in multiple directions rather than a single concentrated beam, typically scattered or spread out
The diffuse direction of light through frosted glass creates soft shadows.
A direção difusa da luz através do vidro fosco cria sombras suaves.
2. In physics and optics, radiation or energy dispersed over a wide range of angles without a clear focal point
Diffuse direction reflection occurs when light bounces off a rough surface.
A reflexão em direção difusa ocorre quando a luz ricocheteia em uma superfície áspera.
3. A general or unfocused course of action or movement lacking clear orientation
The project took a diffuse direction without clear objectives.
O projeto tomou uma direção difusa sem objetivos claros.
Synonyms
scattered directiondispersed directionunfocused directiondivergent direction
Antonyms
focused directionconcentrated directiondirect beamcollimated direction

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
direção difusa
Standard technical term used in physics and optics contexts
Portugal
direção difusa
Same usage as Brazilian Portuguese; technical term
General Brazilian
luz dispersa
Alternative term emphasizing the dispersed nature of light

Related Idioms & Phrases

scatter in all directions
lack of clear direction
spread out in multiple directions
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