The scattering of x-rays by matter, especially crystals, with accompanying variation in intensity due to interference effects. Analysis of the crystal structure of materials is performed by passing x-rays through them and registering the diffraction image of the rays (CRYSTALLOGRAPHY, X-RAY). (From McGraw-Hill Dictionary of Scientific and Technical Terms, 4th ed)

Descriptor ID	D014961
MeSH Number(s)	E05.196.309.742 E05.196.822.950 G01.867.950 G02.965
Concept/Terms	X-Ray Diffraction X-Ray Diffraction Diffraction, X-Ray Diffractions, X-Ray X Ray Diffraction X-Ray Diffractions Xray Diffraction Diffraction, Xray Diffractions, Xray Xray Diffractions

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