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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Separation and diffraction are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Separation" instead a noun "Diffraction".
Nearby Words: diffracted, diffracting
Separation
Separation noun - The act or process of a whole separating into two or more parts or pieces.
Diffraction and separation are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Diffraction" instead a noun "Separation".
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