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.
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Related pairs
- distribution and diffraction
- distribution and spreading
- spread and diffraction
- spread and spreading
- dispersal and diffraction
- dispersal and spreading
- dispersion and diffraction
- dispersion and spreading
- dissemination and diffraction
- dissemination and spreading
- transmission and diffraction
- transmission and spreading
- circulation and diffraction
- circulation and spreading
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