Diffract (Verb)
Meaning
Undergo diffraction; "laser light diffracts electrons".
Classification
Verbs of walking, flying, swimming.
Examples
- X-rays diffract as they pass through the crystal lattice, producing an interference pattern.
- The sound wave diffracts around the obstacle and bends around the corner of the building.
- Laser light diffracts electrons, which then scatter in various directions.
- When light passes through the narrow slit, it diffracts and spreads out on the screen.
- Waves diffract around objects that are comparable in size to the wavelength of the wave.