1. of, relating to, or produced by diffraction; capable of undergoing or causing diffraction
Usage: technical; physics

Examples

• The diffractive properties of the crystal were studied using X-ray analysis.
• A diffractive grating splits light into its component wavelengths.
• The telescope uses a diffractive lens to focus incoming light.
• Diffractive effects become more pronounced at shorter wavelengths.
• The material's diffractive behavior makes it useful for optical applications.