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
Dispersion and diffraction are semantically related. in dissemination topic. In some cases you can use "Dispersion" instead a noun "Diffraction".
Nearby Words: diffracted, diffracting
Dispersion
Dispersion noun - An act or process in which something scatters or is scattered.
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Synonyms for Dispersion
Diffraction and dispersion are semantically related. You can use "Diffraction" instead a noun "Dispersion".
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Related pairs
- distribution and diffraction
- distribution and dispersion
- spread and diffraction
- spread and dispersion
- dispersal and diffraction
- dispersal and dispersion
- dissemination and diffraction
- dissemination and dispersion
- transmission and diffraction
- transmission and dispersion
- circulation and diffraction
- circulation and dispersion
- divergence and diffraction
- divergence and dispersion
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