diffracˈtion noun

The spreading of light or other rays passing through a narrow opening or by the edge of an opaque body or reflected by a grating, etc, with interference phenomena, coloured and other

diffracˈtive adjective

diffractomˈeter noun

An instrument used in the examination of the crystal structure of matter by means of diffraction of X-rays, or of the atomic structure of matter by means of diffraction of electrons or neutrons

diffrangibilˈity /-franj-/ noun

diffrangˈible adjective

Capable of being diffracted