"microdiffraction" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: microdiffractions [plural]
Rhymes: -ækʃən Etymology: From micro- + diffraction. Etymology templates: {{prefix|en|micro|diffraction}} micro- + diffraction Head templates: {{en-noun}} microdiffraction (plural microdiffractions)
  1. (physics) diffraction that uses X-rays focused to a spot size of one micron or less to achieve very high spatial resolution Categories (topical): Physics

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