how to pronounce diffraction

/dɪfˈɹækʃən/

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diffraction is pronounced in three syllables

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An example use of diffraction in a speech by a native speaker of american english:

“… this is called a diffraction grating and …”

meanings of diffraction

noun:

The bending of a wave around an obstacle.
The breaking up of an electromagnetic wave as it passes a geometric structure (e.g. a slit), followed by reconstruction of the wave by interference.

diffraction frequency in english - C2+ level of CEFR

the word diffraction occurs in english on average 0.1 times per one million words; this frequency warrants it to be in the study list for C2+ level of language mastery according to CEFR, the Common European Framework of Reference.

topics diffraction can be related to

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