Diffuser vs. Nozzle — What's the Difference?
Difference Between Diffuser and Nozzle
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Diffuser
A light fixture, such as a frosted globe, that spreads light evenly.
Nozzle
A nozzle is a device designed to control the direction or characteristics of a fluid flow (specially to increase velocity) as it exits (or enters) an enclosed chamber or pipe. A nozzle is often a pipe or tube of varying cross sectional area, and it can be used to direct or modify the flow of a fluid (liquid or gas).
Diffuser
A medium that scatters light, used in photography to soften shadows.
Nozzle
A projecting part with an opening, as at the end of a hose, for regulating and directing a flow of fluid.
Diffuser
A device, such as a cone or baffle, placed in front of a loudspeaker diaphragm to diffuse the sound waves.
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Nozzle
(Slang) The human nose.
Diffuser
A flow passage in a wind tunnel that decelerates a stream of gas or liquid from a high to a low velocity.
Nozzle
A short tube, usually tapering, forming the vent of a hose or pipe.
Diffuser
Any person or thing that diffuses.
Nozzle
A short outlet or inlet pipe projecting from the end or side of a hollow vessel, as a steam-engine cylinder or a steam boiler.
Diffuser
A device designed to diffuse a scent efficiently.
Nozzle
The nose of an animal; muzzle.
Diffuser
(optics) Any device that or spreads out or scatters light, making the light appear softer.
Nozzle
The part of an earbud that accommodates eartips.
The shape of the nozzle prevents the use of aftermarket eartips.
Diffuser
(automotive) A shaped section of a car's underbody which improves the car's aerodynamic properties.
Nozzle
The nose; the snout; hence, the projecting vent of anything; as, the nozzle of a bellows.
Diffuser
(thermodynamics) A mechanical device that is designed to control the characteristics of a fluid at the entrance to a thermodynamic open system.
Nozzle
A short tube, usually tapering, forming the vent of a hose or pipe.
Diffuser
(sewage treatment) An aerating device consisting of a membrane with fine pores, through which air is blown to generate small bubbles.
Nozzle
A projecting spout from which a fluid is discharged
Diffuser
(cooking) A cooking item that can be placed above a stove heating element or burner to separate the cooking utensil from the heat source.
Nozzle
Informal terms for the nose
Diffuser
A hairdryer attachment that diffuses the flow of air.
Diffuser
One who, or that which, diffuses.
Diffuser
Baffle that distributes sound waves evenly
Diffuser
Optical device that distributes the light of a lamp evenly
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