An Etymological Dictionary of Astronomy and Astrophysics

An → interference process in which the
→ amplitude of the the amplitude of the resultant wave is less than that of either individual waves. See also
→ constructive interference.

Etymology (EN): Destructive, from O.Fr. destructif, from L.L. destructivus, from destruct-, p.p. stem of destruere, from → de-

• struere “to build,” → structure; → interference.

Etymology (PE): Andarzaneš, → interference; virângar “destructive,” from virân, “destroyed, ruined.”