Meaning Of The Word X-ray diffraction

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X-ray diffraction in British English
the diffraction of X-rays as they pass through a substance, usually forming an interference pattern that can be captured on film and used to analyze the internal structure of the substance
noun: diffraction of x-rays by the regularly spaced atoms of a crystal, useful for determining the arrangement of the atoms
noun: the scattering of X-rays on contact with matter, resulting in changes in radiation intensity, which is used for studying atomic structure

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