Breadcrumb Home > Thesaurus > D Synonyms of diffraction Find synonyms for: Noun 1. diffraction, optical phenomenon usage: when light passes sharp edges or goes through narrow slits the rays are deflected and produce fringes of light and dark bands WordNet 3.0 Copyright © 2006 by Princeton University. All rights reserved.Definition and meaning of diffraction (Dictionary) TrendingHere are the facts and trivia that people are buzzing about. Chinese New Year History, Meaning, and Celebrations Current Events This Week: February 2024 Valentine's Day Valentine's Day History Mardi Gras 30 "Charlie and the Chocolate Factory" Quotes ✖ Related Content Daily Word Quiz: deracinate Analogy of the Day: Today’s Analogy Frequently Misspelled Words Frequently Mispronounced Words Easily Confused Words Writing & Language