diffraction (n)

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type n
lex_filenum 19
def when light passes sharp edges or goes through narrow slits the rays are deflected and produce fringes of light and dark bands
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Hypernym optical phenomenon
Derivationally related form diffraction → diffract
Hyponym X-ray diffraction
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Hyponym optical phenomenon
Hypernym X-ray diffraction
Derivationally related form diffract → diffraction

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