circumfusion

/ˌsɜrkəmˈfjuʒən/
noun
  1. The act of pouring or spreading something around; a surrounding or enveloping, especially with a liquid or light.
    • The circumfusion of warm water around the patient's body helped relax their muscles.
    • In the laboratory, the circumfusion of a dye through the solution allowed scientists to track the flow.
    • The artist achieved a beautiful effect through the circumfusion of soft light across the entire canvas.
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