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TeachMeFinance.com - explain diffraction diffraction The term 'diffraction' as it applies to the area of coastlines can be defined as ' the phenomenon occurring when water waves are propagated into a sheltered region formed by a breakwater or similar barrier that interrupts a portion of the otherwise regular train of waves, resulting in the multi-directional spreading of the waves'. Previous 5 Terms: Differential head (unbalanced head) Differential Motion Differential pressure (dp or dP) Differential Rotation differentiation Next 5 Terms: diffractometer Diffuse Ice Diffuse Radiation Diffusive transport Difluence About the author Mark McCracken Author: Mark McCracken is a corporate trainer and author living in Higashi Osaka, Japan. He is the author of thousands of online articles as well as the Business English textbook, "25 Business Skills in English". Copyright © 2005-2011 by Mark McCracken, All Rights Reserved. TeachMeFinance.com is an informational website, and should not be used as a substitute for professional medical, legal or financial advice. Information presented at TeachMeFinance.com is provided on an "AS-IS" basis. Please read the disclaimer for details.