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diffractometer

/dɪˈfræktəmɪtər/ noun · British & US
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What does diffractometer mean?

noun

A scientific instrument used to measure the diffraction of waves, typically X-rays or neutrons, to determine the structure of materials.

Example

"The researchers used a diffractometer to analyze the crystal structure of the new compound."

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