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1. (n.) diffraction grating
a reflective surface etched with fine lines that is used to produce optical spectra by diffraction.

Etymology: (1865–70)

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1. (noun) diffraction grating, grating
optical device consisting of a surface with many parallel grooves in it; disperses a beam of light (or other electromagnetic radiation) into its wavelengths to produce its spectrum

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