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diffract

[ dih-frakt ]

verb (used with object)

  1. to break up or bend by diffraction.

diffract

/ dɪˈfrækt /

verb

  1. to undergo or cause to undergo diffraction

    to diffract light

    the light diffracts at a slit

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Derived Forms

  • difˈfractiveness, noun
  • difˈfractive, adjective
  • difˈfractively, adverb

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Other Words From

  • undif·fracted adjective

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Word History and Origins

Origin of diffract1

First recorded in 1795–1805; back formation from diffraction

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Example Sentences

Its cuticle is so ruled with fine lines as to diffract the light and flash on moving much as a fire opal.

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