# microdiffraction

> English word · Noun

## Definitions
1. diffraction that uses X-rays focused to a spot size of one micron or less to achieve very high spatial resolution

## Etymology
From micro- + diffraction.

## Source
Compiled from Wiktionary via kaikki.org (CC BY-SA). Data vintage: 2026-05-06.
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