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diffract

/dɪˈfrækt/verb

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verb
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    [T] technical

    to make light, sound or other waves spread out or break up as they pass round an edge or through a narrow opening

    (तरंगों को) विवर्तित करना

    • Light is diffracted as it passes through a very narrow slit.
    • Sound waves are diffracted around buildings, so we can hear round corners.
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