Diffraction

Definition:

• (n.) The deflection and decomposition of light in passing by the edges of opaque bodies or through narrow slits, causing the appearance of parallel bands or fringes of prismatic colors, as by the action of a grating of fine lines or bars.

Compare diffraction with other words:

diffraction vs. refraction

diffract vs. diffraction

diffraction vs. grating

diffraction vs. reflection

diffraction vs. dispersion

diffraction vs. reconstruction

diffraction vs. structure

diffraction vs. slit

diffraction vs. geometric

diffraction vs. pass

diffraction vs. wave

breaking vs. diffraction

diffraction vs. fringe

diffraction vs. inflection

diffraction vs. interference