crystal lattice

American  

noun

1. lattice.

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crystal lattice British  

noun

1. the regular array of points about which the atoms, ions, or molecules composing a crystal are centred

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Etymology

Origin of crystal lattice

First recorded in 1925–30

Example Sentences

In this state, paired electrons move together without scattering off phonons or impurities in the crystal lattice, which eliminates electrical resistance.

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Electrolytes are built from atoms arranged in a crystal lattice.

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"We take advantage of a synthetic effective field that arises when a terahertz pulse drives ions in the crystal lattice in circles," explains lead author Zhiyang Zeng.

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Some electrons remain anchored in place within the crystal lattice, while others break free and move throughout the material.

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The team overcame this limitation using advanced X-ray methods to guide a refined process that encourages gallium atoms to take the place of germanium atoms in the crystal lattice.

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