ALL meanings of x-ray diffraction
x-ray diffraction
X x - noun x-ray diffraction diffraction of x-rays by the regularly spaced atoms of a crystal, useful for determining the arrangement of the atoms. 1
- noun x-ray diffraction (physics) The scattering of X-rays by the regular lattice of atoms or molecules in a crystal. 0
- noun x-ray diffraction (physics) The diffraction pattern so obtained. 0
- noun x-ray diffraction (analytical chemistry) The technique of using such patterns to determine that geometry of a crystal, or the arrangements of atoms in a molecule; X-ray crystallography. 0
- noun x-ray diffraction the scattering of X-rays on contact with matter, resulting in changes in radiation intensity, which is used for studying atomic structure 0
- noun x-ray diffraction the diffraction of X-rays as they pass through a substance, usually forming an interference pattern that can be captured on film and used to analyze the internal structure of the substance 0