Found 2 items, similar to diffract.
English → English (WordNet)
Definition: diffract
diffract
v : undergo diffraction;
“laser light diffracts electrons”
English → English (gcide)
Definition: Diffract
Diffract
\Dif*fract"\, v. t. [imp. & p. p.
Diffracted; p. pr.
& vb. n.
Diffracting.] [L. diffractus, p. p. of diffringere
to break in pieces; dif- = dis- + frangere to break. See
Fracture.]
To break or separate into parts; to deflect, or decompose by
deflection, a? rays of light.
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