Term: diffuser
https://doi.org/10.1351/goldbook.D01715

Definition:
A porous plate or tube, commonly made of carborundum, alundum or silica sand, through which air is forced and divided into minute bubbles for diffusion in liquids.

Related Terms:
1) diffusion (http://doi.org/10.1351/goldbook.D01716).

Source: PAC, 1990, 62, 2167. 'Glossary of atmospheric chemistry terms (Recommendations 1990)' on page 2184 (https://doi.org/10.1351/pac199062112167)

Citation: 'diffuser' in IUPAC Compendium of Chemical Terminology, 5th ed. International Union of Pure and Applied Chemistry; 2025. Online version 5.0.0, 2025. https://doi.org/10.1351/goldbook.D01715

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