Definitions for: Diffract

[v] undergo diffraction; of light

Webster (1913) Definition: Dif*fract", v. t. [imp. & p. p. Diffracted; p. pr.
& vb. n. Diffracting.] [L. diffractus, p. p. of diffringere
to break in pieces; dif- = dis- + frangere to break. See
Fracture.]
To break or separate into parts; to deflect, or decompose by
deflection, a? rays of light.

See Also: part, separate, split