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diffraction
noun
When light passes sharp edges or goes through narrow slits the rays are deflected and produce fringes of light and dark bands
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dɪˈfɹækʃən
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noun
When light passes sharp edges or goes through narrow slits the rays are deflected and produce fringes of light and dark bands
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