Definitions

1. verb

to cause (light, waves, etc.) to change direction in passing through a narrow opening or around a corner, or to split up into separate components.

“The prism diffracted the white light into a rainbow of colors.”

2. verb

to cause (something) to split up into separate components or to change direction.

“The sound diffracted around the building and reached the listening ear.”

3. noun

the act or process of diffracting.

“The scientist studied the diffract of the light through the crystal lattice.”