Diffraction word meaning and definition

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Meaning and definition for "diffraction" word

[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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\Dif*frac"tion\, n. [Cf. F. diffraction.] (Opt.) The deflection and decomposition of light in passing by the edges of opaque bodies or through narrow slits, causing the appearance of parallel bands or fringes of prismatic colors, as by the action of a grating of fine lines or bars. Remarked by Grimaldi (1665), and referred by him to a property of light which he called diffraction. --Whewell. {Diffraction grating}. (Optics) See under {Grating}. {Diffraction spectrum}. (Optics) See under {Spectrum}.

Related terms: antinode, broadcasting, de Broglie wave, diffusion, dispersal, dispersion, distribution, electromagnetic wave, expansion, frequency spectrum, interference, mechanical wave, period, periodic wave, propagation, ray, resonance, scattering, sound wave, spread, transverse wave, wave

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Let's analyse "diffraction" as pure text. This string has Eleven letters in Three syllables and Four vowels. 36.4% of vowels is 2.2% less then average English word. Written in backwards: NOITCARFFID. Average typing speed for these characters is 3020 milliseconds. [info]

Morse code: -.. .. ..-. ..-. .-. .- -.-. - .. --- -.

Numerology

Hearts desire number calculated from vowels: diffraction: 9 + 1 + 9 + 6 = 25, reduced: 7 . and the final result is Seven.
Destiny number calculated from all letters: diffraction: 4 + 9 + 6 + 6 + 9 + 1 + 3 + 2 + 9 + 6 + 5 = 60, reduced: 6, and the final result is Six.

Tarot cards

Letter	Num.	Tarot c.	Meaning
A (1)	1	Magician	Creative, Inventive, Intuitive
C (1)	3	Empress	Patient, Willful, Strong, Giving
D (1)	4	Emperor	Determined, Persistant, Idealist
F (2)	6	Lovers	Practical, Faithful, Organizer
I (2)	9	Hermit	Independent, Researcher, Intell,igent
N (1)	14	Temperance	Healer, Wise, Survivor, Crafty
O (1)	15	Devil	Optimist, Gamesman, Marketer, Hunter
R (1)	18	Moon	Patient, Determined, Strong
T (1)	20	Judgement	Unswerving, Steadfast, Demanding, Forceful

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