diffract — to cause a beam of light or other wave to spread out as a result of passing through a narrow opening or around an edge
Part of speech: VERB
Definition: to cause a beam of light or other wave to spread out as a result of passing through a narrow opening or around an edge
Pronunciation (IPA): /dɪˈfrækt/
Korean meaning: (빛이나 파동을) 회절시키다, 굴절시키다
Korean pronunciation: 디**프랙**트
Example Sentences
- The physics student was amazed when the laser beam diffracted into a beautiful rainbow pattern on the wall.
- My professor's boring lecture seemed to diffract my attention in all directions except the blackboard.
- Sound waves diffract around buildings, which is why you can hear music from around the corner.
diffract
VERB//dɪˈfrækt//
to cause a beam of light or other wave to spread out as a result of passing through a narrow opening or around an edge
to cause a beam of light or other wave to spread out as a result of passing through a narrow opening or around an edge
Light waves diffract as pupils contract, beauty makes hearts attract
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🌳Etymology
Origin
라틴어에서 온 단어로, '부수다'와 '꺾다'의 의미가 합쳐져서 빛이 장애물을 만나 '꺾이면서 퍼지는' 현상을 나타내게 되었습니다.
🎵Rhyme
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📝Examples
“The physics student was amazed when the laser beam diffracted into a beautiful rainbow pattern on the wall.”
“My professor's boring lecture seemed to diffract my attention in all directions except the blackboard.”
“Sound waves diffract around buildings, which is why you can hear music from around the corner.”
“Scientists use X-ray diffraction to study crystal structures like detectives solving molecular mysteries.”
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