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The disclosure relates to a diffuser apparatus and system. The diffuser apparatus includes a gas supply line with an injection port facing a first direction for emitting a gas stream into a diffuser space. The diffuser apparatus further includes a dome-shaped surface positioned a first distance away

The disclosure relates to a diffuser apparatus and system. The diffuser apparatus includes a gas supply line with an injection port facing a first direction for emitting a gas stream into a diffuser space. The diffuser apparatus further includes a dome-shaped surface positioned a first distance away from the injection port. The dome-shaped surface is in downstream fluid communication with the gas stream. The diffuser apparatus further includes a liquid feed line that is connectable in fluid receiving communication with a liquid source. The liquid feed line includes a suction port disposed on the dome-shaped surface facing a second direction. During operation of the apparatus, passing the gas stream over the suction port suctions a particle stream through the liquid feed line in order to form a combination stream.

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1. A diffuser apparatus comprising: a gas supply line, connectable in gas receiving communication with a pressurized gas source, the gas supply line comprising an injection port facing a first direction, the injection port operably emitting a gas stream into a diffuser space in the first direction;a

1. A diffuser apparatus comprising: a gas supply line, connectable in gas receiving communication with a pressurized gas source, the gas supply line comprising an injection port facing a first direction, the injection port operably emitting a gas stream into a diffuser space in the first direction;a dome-shaped surface positioned a first distance away from the injection port in downstream fluid communication with the gas stream, wherein the gas stream is directed at a base portion of the dome-shaped surface; anda liquid feed line, connectable in fluid receiving communication with a liquid source, the liquid feed line comprising a suction port disposed on a crest portion of the dome-shaped surface and facing a second direction, wherein the first direction and the second direction are not parallel, wherein a second distance between the dome-shaped surface and an element opposite the dome-shaped surface is greater than a diameter of the injection port so that no narrowing venturi-type effect occurs as the gas stream passes over the dome-shaped surface, wherein operably passing the gas stream over the suction port, by the Coanda effect, increases a velocity of the gas stream and suctions a particle stream through the liquid feed line to form a combination stream. 2. The apparatus of claim 1, wherein the diffuser space comprises a diffuser chamber and the dome-shaped surface comprises a protrusion on a first wall of the diffuser chamber. 3. The apparatus of claim 2, wherein a second wall of the diffuser chamber, opposite the first wall, is displaced the second distance from the dome-shaped surface. 4. The apparatus of claim 2, wherein a second wall of the diffuser chamber, opposite the first wall, is displaced the second distance from the dome-shaped surface so that the second distance is greater than a diameter of the injection port. 5. The apparatus of claim 1, wherein the first direction is substantially perpendicular to the second direction. 6. A diffuser apparatus comprising: a removable component detachably engageable with a base, the removable component comprising a liquid source; anda diffuser chamber at least partially integrated with the removable component, the diffuser chamber comprising: an injection port in fluid receiving communication with a pressurized gas channel of the base, the injection port operably emitting a gas stream into the diffuser chamber,a dome-shaped surface protruding from a first wall of the diffuser chamber, the dome-shaped surface positioned a first distance away from the injection port in downstream fluid communication with the gas stream, wherein the gas stream is directed at a base portion of the dome-shaped surface, anda suction port disposed on a crest portion of the dome-shaped surface, the suction port in fluid receiving communication with the liquid source, wherein a second distance between the dome-shaped surface and a second wall of the diffuser chamber, opposite the first wall, is greater than a diameter of the injection port so that no narrowing venturi-type effect occurs, wherein operably passing the gas stream over the suction port, by the Coanda effect, increases a velocity of the gas stream and suctions a particle stream from the liquid source into the diffuser chamber to form a combination stream. 7. The system of claim 6, wherein the liquid source comprises a liquid vial coupled to the removable component and at least a portion of the diffuser chamber is positioned above and open to at least a portion of the liquid vial. 8. The system of claim 7, wherein the combination stream operably contacts a third wall of the diffuser chamber and a heavy fraction of the combination stream falls into the liquid vial and a light fraction of the combination stream passes through a vent. 9. The system of claim 6, further comprising a securing mechanism for securing together the base and the removable component. 10. The system of claim 6, wherein the liquid source comprises a liquid vial detachably coupled to the removable component such that the liquid vial is replaceable. 11. The system of claim 6, wherein the injection port is in fluid receiving communication with the pressurized gas channel of the base via a gas coupling mechanism. 12. The system of claim 11, wherein the gas coupling mechanism includes a gasket. 13. The system of claim 6, wherein the base comprises a pressurized gas source in fluid communication with the pressurized gas channel. 14. The system of claim 6, further comprising a controller integrated with the base for controlling dynamics of the gas stream. 15. The system of claim 14, wherein the base further comprises a user interface for regulating the controller.