Circumfusing

/ˌsɜːkəmˈfjuːzɪŋ/ verb

Definition

Spreading, pouring, or diffusing all around something; in the process of distributing throughout an area.

Etymology

Present participle of circumfuse, following standard English -ing formation.

Kelly Says

Chemical engineers talk about circumfusing gases into liquids when they're bubbling oxygen through water for treatment—the gas spreads and diffuses throughout the entire volume.

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