Index of English words, starting with "di"

(1) - Diffract (v. t.) To break or separate into parts; to deflect, or decompose by deflection, a/ rays of light.

(1) - Diffraction (n.) The deflection and decomposition of light in passing by the edges of opaque bodies or through narrow slits, causing the appearance of parallel bands or fringes of prismatic colors, as by the action of a grating of fine lines or bars.

(1) - Diffractive (a.) That produces diffraction.

(1) - Diffuse (a.) Poured out; widely spread; not restrained; copious; full; esp., of style, opposed to concise or terse; verbose; prolix; as, a diffuse style; a diffuse writer.
(2) - Diffuse (v. i.) To pass by spreading every way, to diffuse itself.
(3) - Diffuse (v. t.) To pour out and cause to spread, as a fluid; to cause to flow on all sides; to send out, or extend, in all directions; to spread; to circulate; to disseminate; to scatter; as to diffuse information.