Diffraction and Deflection

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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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Deflection and diffraction are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Deflection" instead a noun "Diffraction".

Nearby Words: diffracted, diffracting

Deflection noun - A turning away from a course or standard.

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Diffraction and deflection are semantically related. You can use "Diffraction" instead a noun "Deflection".

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