Plural of diffraction; multiple instances or types of the bending and spreading of waves when they encounter obstacles or openings.
Plural form of 'diffraction,' which comes from Latin 'diffractio' (from 'diffrangere'). The '-s' makes it plural.
X-ray diffraction patterns are so unique for each substance, they're like molecular fingerprints—scientists solved the structure of DNA, discovered new elements, and designed better medicines all by analyzing diffraction patterns!
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