Diffraction and Spreading

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

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

Nearby Words: diffracted, diffracting

Spreading

Spreading noun - Act of extending over a wider scope or expanse of space or time.
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Synonyms for Spreading

Diffraction and spreading are semantically related. Sometimes you can replace term "Diffraction" with "Spreading", this nouns are similar.

Nearby Words: spread, spreader
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