'Diffract' definitions:

Definition of 'diffract'

(from WordNet)
verb
Undergo diffraction; "laser light diffracts electrons"

Definition of 'Diffract'

From: GCIDE
  • Diffract \Dif*fract"\, v. t. [imp. & p. p. Diffracted; p. pr. & vb. n. Diffracting.] [L. diffractus, p. p. of diffringere to break in pieces; dif- = dis- + frangere to break. See Fracture.] To break or separate into parts; to deflect, or decompose by deflection, a? rays of light. [1913 Webster]