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Definition: DIFFRACTING

Part of Speech Definition
Present participle 1. Present participle conjugation of the verb diffract.[Eve - graph theoretic]
Verb Base
(diffract)
1. Undergo diffraction; "laser light diffracts electrons".[Wordnet].
2. To break or separate into parts; to deflect, or decompose by deflection, a/ rays of light.[Websters].
3. Base verb from the following inflections: diffracting, diffracted, diffracts, diffractor, diffractors, diffractingly and diffractedly.[Eve - graph theoretic]

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Date "Diffracting" was first used in popular English literature: sometime before 1914. (references)

Specialty Expressions: DIFFRACTING

Expressions Domain Definition
Diffracting edge Electrical Engineering A half-plane with a sharp edge (idealized) intruding between transmitting an receiving level. Source: European Union. (references)
Diffracting obstacles Electrical Engineering The bodies having an arbitrary but defined surface (solid, liquid) being located between transmitting and receiving antenna. Source: European Union. (references)

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Definition: DIFFRACTING

Part of SpeechDefinition
Present participle1. Present participle conjugation of the verb diffract.[Eve - graph theoretic]
Verb Base
(diffract)
1. Undergo diffraction; "laser light diffracts electrons".[Wordnet].
2. To break or separate into parts; to deflect, or decompose by deflection, a/ rays of light.[Websters].
3. Base verb from the following inflections: diffracting, diffracted, diffracts, diffractor, diffractors, diffractingly and diffractedly.[Eve - graph theoretic]

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Date "DIFFRACTING" was first used in popular English literature: sometime before 1914. (references)

Specialty Definition: diffract

DomainDefinition
ScienceCracked into small areas, areolate. (references)

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Specialty Expressions: DIFFRACTING

ExpressionsDomainDefinition
Diffracting edgeElectrical EngineeringA half-plane with a sharp edge (idealized) intruding between transmitting an receiving level. Source: European Union. (references)
Diffracting obstaclesElectrical EngineeringThe bodies having an arbitrary but defined surface (solid, liquid) being located between transmitting and receiving antenna. Source: European Union. (references)

Source: compiled by the editor from various references; see credits.

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