Bending
Bending noun - Movement that causes the formation of a curve.
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Synonyms for Bending
Diffraction and bending are semantically related. In some cases you can replace term "Diffraction" with "Bending", this nouns are similar.
Diffraction
Diffraction noun - 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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Synonyms for Diffraction
Bending and diffraction are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Bending" instead a noun "Diffraction".
Nearby Words: diffracted, diffracting
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