HeyRuaHow to say “diffusion” in Irish
- Irish:
- idirleathadh
- English:
- diffusion
- Word type:
- noun (verbal noun)
- Verbal noun of:
- idirleath, to diffuse (ag idirleathadh, diffusing)
- Gender:
- masculine
- Pronunciation:
- “IH-dir-lya-hoo” /ˈɪdʲəɾʲˌlʲahə/
- Genitive singular:
- idirleata, an idirleata (e.g. ráta idirleata, rate of diffusion)
What does “idirleathadh” mean?
- diffusion
- The spreading of a substance, such as a gas or liquid, through another; it is the verbal noun of the verb idirleath.Also: diffusing, spreading, dispersal.
“Idirleathadh” as a verbal noun
After ag, idirleathadh means diffusing: it is the verbal noun of the verb idirleath (to diffuse). A noun that follows it goes into the genitive.
“Idirleathadh” with the article
Here is idirleathadh after the article (an t-alt).
“Idirleathadh” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using idirleathadh, the Irish word for diffusion.
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Diffusion in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for diffusion?
The Irish for diffusion is idirleathadh (pronounced “IH-dir-lya-hoo”). It’s a masculine noun.
How do you pronounce idirleathadh in Irish?
Idirleathadh is said like “IH-dir-lya-hoo” (IPA /ˈɪdʲəɾʲˌlʲahə/).
Does idirleathadh have a plural?
No plural form is given for idirleathadh in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.
Why does idirleathadh sometimes have a t or h in front of it?
Irish nouns beginning with a vowel take a prefix after certain words: an t-idirleathadh (the diffusion), a hidirleathadh (her diffusion), a n-idirleathadh (their diffusion).
How is idirleathadh different from osmóis?
Idirleathadh is the general spreading of particles from high to low concentration, while osmóis is the specific movement of water across a membrane.
