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diffractometer

dif·frac·tom·e·ter
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Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [dih-frak-tom-i-ter, dif-rak-]
    • /dɪ frækˈtɒm ɪ tər, ˌdɪf ræk-/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [dih-frak-tom-i-ter, dif-rak-]
    • /dɪ frækˈtɒm ɪ tər, ˌdɪf ræk-/

Definitions of diffractometer word

  • noun diffractometer an instrument that is used to study atomic crystal structure by measuring the angles at which x-rays, neutrons, or electrons are diffracted by matter. 1
  • noun diffractometer An instrument for measuring diffraction, chiefly used to determine the structure of a crystal by analysis of the diffraction of X-rays. 1
  • noun diffractometer an instrument used in studying diffraction, as in the determination of crystal structure by diffraction of X-rays 0
  • noun diffractometer A device that uses diffraction (especially X-ray diffraction) to investigate the structure of matter. 0
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Origin of diffractometer

First appearance:

before 1905
One of the 15% newest English words
1905-10; diffract + -o- + -meter

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Parts of speech for Diffractometer

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diffractometer popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 46% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
According to our data about 50% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

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