The diffusion coefficient quantifies the rate at which particles diffuse in a medium when there is a concentration gradient. It is a statistical measure that applies to a collection of particles rather than to individual particles. The analogy used in the discussion compares the diffusion coefficient to average marks, emphasizing that it lacks meaning when applied to a single entity. Understanding this concept is crucial for fields involving particle dynamics and concentration gradients.
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