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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Schism and diffraction are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Schism" instead a noun "Diffraction".
Nearby Words: diffracted, diffracting
Schism
Schism noun - A lack of agreement or harmony.
Diffraction and schism are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Diffraction" instead a noun "Schism".
Nearby Words: schismatic, schist
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