"diffractal" meaning in All languages combined

See diffractal on Wiktionary

Noun [English]

Forms: diffractals [plural]
Head templates: {{en-noun}} diffractal (plural diffractals)
  1. An acoustic diffraction pattern produced when sound waves are diffracted through fractal-patterned apertures
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