I mean the cultural piece remains but the political power is diffused, isn't it?
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Normally, cells have low levels of p53 diffused in their cytoplasm and nucleus.
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Information about how a category is diffused may be given on the category page.
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They can also demand remuneration if their work is broadcast or diffused by wire.
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When your efforts are diffused over a wide area they won't have much of an impact.
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Because the tumor is diffused into the brain stem, most surgery is impossible.
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So it's kind of a very diffused and controlled nuclear reactor there under us.
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His lyrical qualities are diffused, his plot ambiguous and his theme labyrinthine.
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A wall of glass stone blocks allows in diffused light without compromising privacy.
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More examples
Spread out; not concentrated in one place; "a large diffuse organization"
Move outward; "The soldiers fanned out"
Permeate: spread or diffuse through; "An atmosphere of distrust has permeated this administration"; "music penetrated the entire building"; "His campaign was riddled with accusations and personal attacks"
Soft: (of light) transmitted from a broad light source or reflected
Circulate: cause to become widely known; "spread information"; "circulate a rumor"; "broadcast the news"
Lacking conciseness; "a diffuse historical novel"
To spread over or through as in air, water, or other matter, especially by fluid motion or passive means; To be spread over or through as in air, water, or other matter, especially by fluid motion or passive means; Everywhere or throughout everything; not focused or concentrated
Lacking a distinct border, spread out, not localized.
Wines that smell and taste unstructured and unfocused are said to be diffuse. When red wines are served at too warm a temperature they often become diffuse.