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nanodiffraction

noun · 1 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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  • /ˌnænoʊdɪˈfrækʃən/

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noun

Meaning 1

A diffraction technique that utilizes focused beams of electrons or X-rays to investigate the structural properties of materials at the nanometer scale, enabling analysis of individual nanostructures, defects, and microstructures.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Qualifier: materials science

Topics: natural-sciences, physical-sciences, physics

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Etymology

From nano- + diffraction.