Meaning of the word diffraction in English
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diffraction
US /dɪˈfræk.ʃən/
UK /dɪˈfræk.ʃən/
Noun
1.
the process by which a beam of light or other system of waves is spread out as a result of passing through a narrow aperture or across an edge, typically accompanied by interference between the wave components.
Example:
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Light diffraction causes the rainbow patterns seen on CDs.
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X-ray diffraction is used to study crystal structures.
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