Vocabulary Entry

diffraction

|noun • verb

noun

The bending of waves, especially light or sound waves, as they pass around an obstacle or through a narrow opening.

Example Sentences

"The diffraction of light creates beautiful patterns when it passes through a prism."

"After studying the diffraction of sound waves, the scientists made new discoveries about acoustics."

"The phenomenon of diffraction is crucial in understanding how lenses work."

verb

Example Sentences

"The experiment aimed to diffraction light using a laser."

"When the sound waves diffract, they can be heard even around corners."

"The researchers studied how different materials diffract particles at various angles."