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In that case, regular diffusion is needed (2,2)

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I believe the answer is:

if so

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'in that case' is the definition.
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(Other definitions for if so that I've seen before include "In that case ..." , "Should that happen?" , "Assuming that's true" .)

I've seen this clue in The Irish Times.
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