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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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Word length
11
Starts with
D
Ends with
N
Contains
IF
Scrabble score
20
CEFR level
B2

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Pronunciation

dɪˈfɹækʃən

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noun

  1. 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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