Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

airy disk

Word Rarity Rare

Frequency: 3.14 in modern English

Syllables: airy disk
IPA

16

Scrabble Score

8

Letters

1

Syllables

7

Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

The bright central region of the diffraction pattern resulting from a uniformly illuminated circular aperture.

Etymology

Named after George Biddell Airy.

Inflected Forms

Airy disks (plural) Airy disc (alternative)

Phrases

Airy pattern

Frequently Paired Words

Airy pattern

Questions

What does airy disk mean?: The bright central region of the diffraction pattern resulting from a uniformly illuminated circular aperture.
Where does airy disk come from?: Named after George Biddell Airy.

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