Definition of Crystal lattice

1. Noun. A 3-dimensional geometric arrangement of the atoms or molecules or ions composing a crystal.

Exact synonyms: Bravais Lattice, Space Lattice
Generic synonyms: Lattice

Definition of Crystal lattice

1. Noun. (crystallography) A regular three-dimensional geometric arrangement of atoms, molecules or ions in a crystal ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Lexicographical Neighbors of Crystal Lattice

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cryptozygous
crypts
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crystal detector
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crystal healing
crystal lattice (current term)
crystal lattices
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Literary usage of Crystal lattice

Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:

1. Permafrost: Second International Conference, July 13-28, 1973 : USSR by Frederick J. Sanger, Peter J. Hyde (1978)
"The formation of the active centers of the surface also depends on the presence of the OH group in the crystal lattice of the majority of clay minerals. ..."

2. Science by American Association for the Advancement of Science (1883)
"The crystal lattice is composed of hexagonally arranged macro- molecules surrounding channels running parallel to the long axis (c axis) of the crystal (7, ..."

3. Journal of the American Chemical Society by American Chemical Society (1879)
"... were formed by subsequent reactions within the locally damaged crystal lattice. ... the damaged region in the crystal lattice surrounding a MC1~ recoil. ..."

4. Utilisation and Reliability of High Power Proton Accelerators: Workshop by NEA Nuclear Science Committee (2003)
"The experience gained during the LEP cavities production has shown that poor copper crystal lattice properties will always lead to sputtered niobium films ..."

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