Diffract

/dɪˈfrækt/

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Visual Imagery

Imagine light as water: when it hits something, it ripples and spreads like waves.

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The morning sunlight diffracted through the leaves, creating patterns on the ground.

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Non-Straight Path

Diffract means the path isn't straight—an obstacle alters it.

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I watched the laser light diffract around the glass edges.

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Spread Out Effect

After diffracting, waves fan out from a narrow space to a wider area.

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The sound diffracted through the open door, filling the hallway.

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