diffract

Verb

Meaning

To break or separate into parts; to deflect, or decompose by deflection, a/ rays of light.

Source: Webster's dictionary

Synonyms

bend crystallography spread broadcast curve bias distribute bending diffuse disperse divert scatter radiate deviate diverge
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Antonyms

group remain continue focus maintain join
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Hypernyms

separate split part

Derivatives

diffracted diffracting

Examples

laser light diffracts electrons Source: Internet

If the width of the slits is small enough (less than the wavelength of the laser light), the slits diffract the light into cylindrical waves. Source: Internet

Ocean waves diffract around jetties and other obstacles. Source: Internet

The internal structure of precious opal makes it diffract light; depending on the conditions in which it formed, it can take on many colors. Source: Internet

Sound waves can diffract around objects, which is why one can still hear someone calling even when hiding behind a tree. Source: Internet

The mathematical methods for the analysis of diffraction data only apply to patterns, which in turn result only when waves diffract from orderly arrays. Source: Internet

Close letter words and terms

diffogram difform difformity diffractable diffractaic acid diffractal