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Noun: diffraction  di'frakshun
  1. When light passes sharp edges or goes through narrow slits the rays are deflected and produce fringes of light and dark bands

Derived forms: diffractions

See also: diffract

Type of: optical phenomenon

Encyclopedia: Diffraction

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