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crystal lattice

 

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Noun crystal lattice has 1 sense
  1. space lattice, crystal lattice, Bravais lattice - a 3-dimensional geometric arrangement of the atoms or molecules or ions composing a crystal
    --1 is a kind of lattice

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Crystal Lattice

Description: A crystal lattice refers to the three-dimensional arrangement of atoms, ions, or molecules within a crystal. It defines the regular repeating pattern that extends in all directions, forming the structure of a crystal.

Sense 1: In physics and chemistry, the term crystal lattice represents the geometric configuration of atoms or ions in a crystalline solid.

Example sentence: The crystal lattice of diamonds consists of a tightly packed arrangement of carbon atoms.

Sense 2: In materials science, a crystal lattice is a crucial aspect that determines the properties and behavior of various crystalline materials.

Example sentence: The defects in the crystal lattice can significantly affect the mechanical strength of a metal.

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