dislocation
noun
an act or instance of dislocating.
dislocations
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pluralof dislocation.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
Example Sentences
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The combination of dislocations introduced during fabrication and the framework of amorphous interfaces produced an exceptionally strong CoAl intermetallic.
From Science Daily ● Jul. 31, 2026
They also revealed dislocations moving from the layer interfaces into the surrounding CoAl layers, helping explain how the material could deform without quickly fracturing.
From Science Daily ● Jul. 31, 2026
Their oil production businesses gain if inventories keep falling and crude prices rise, while their refineries, trading desks, chemical plants, and logistics networks can profit from the dislocations created by the war.
From Barron's ● Jun. 7, 2026
“There will be dislocations in markets that will allow us to act,” he said.
From The Wall Street Journal ● May 31, 2026
Frank saw that the paradox vanished if crystals were not as regular as suspected, but contained dislocations resulting in the perpetual presence of cozy corners into which new molecules could fit.
From "Double Helix" by James D. Watson
