translational diffusion

https://doi.org/10.1351/goldbook.12245
Process by which the equilibrium statistical distribution of positions of molecules or entities in space is maintained or restored due to their translational Brownian motion.
Source:
PAC, 2015, 87, 71. (Definitions of terms relating to individual macromolecules, macromolecular assemblies, polymer solutions, and amorphous bulk polymers (IUPAC Recommendations 2014)) on page 97 [Terms] [Paper]