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grating

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1. grating - Noun

2. grating - Adjective

3. grating - Verb

5. grating - Adjective Satellite

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of Grate

A partition, covering, or frame of parallel or cross bars; a latticework resembling a window grate; as, the grating of a prison or convent.

A system of close equidistant and parallel lines lines or bars, especially lines ruled on a polished surface, used for producing spectra by diffraction; -- called also diffraction grating.

The strong wooden lattice used to cover a hatch, admitting light and air; also, a movable Lattice used for the flooring of boats.

That grates; making a harsh sound; harsh.

A harsh sound caused by attrition.

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a gravelly voice Source: Internet

A bit of grating will help prevent a trip hazard for pedestrians getting out of their vehicles, she mentioned. Source: Internet

2-slit (top) and 5-slit diffraction of red laser light Diffraction of a red laser using a diffraction grating. Source: Internet

A diffraction pattern of a 633 nm laser through a grid of 150 slits Diffraction grating main A diffraction grating is an optical component with a regular pattern. Source: Internet

Also, he has a sense of humor that contains that grating undertone of contempt." Source: Internet

A new technology for grating insertion into integrated photonic lightwave circuits is digital planar holography (DPH). Source: Internet

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