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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Diffractive and diffraction are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Diffractive" instead a noun "Diffraction".
Nearby Words: diffracted, diffracting
Diffractive
Diffraction and diffractive are semantically related. You can use "Diffraction" instead a noun "Diffractive".
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