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1. physics The scattering of X-rays by the regular lattice of atoms or molecules in a crystal.
2. physics The diffraction pattern so obtained.
3. analytical chemistry The technique of using such patterns to determine that geometry of a crystal, or the arrangements of atoms in a molecule; X-ray crystallography.

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