What is another word for diffract?
Pronunciation: [dɪfɹˈakt] (IPA) 
Diffract is a scientific term that describes the bending and spreading of waves, such as light or sound, as they pass through a narrow opening or around an obstacle. Some synonyms for the word diffract include refract, deflect, scatter and disperse. Refraction refers to the change in direction that waves undergo when traveling through different mediums of varying densities. Deflection implies that something has been redirected or changed course. Scattering and dispersal both indicate that something has been spread out in different directions. All of these words describe the physical phenomenon of waves being altered or redirected, and can be used interchangeably with diffract in many contexts.
