Frenkel defect

/ (ˈfrɛnkəl) /

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noun

physics a crystal defect in which a lattice ion has moved to an interstitial position leaving a vacant lattice site

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Word Origin for Frenkel defect

C20: named after I. I. Frenkel (1894–1952), Russian physicist

Words nearby Frenkel defect

Freneau, frenectomy, frenemy, Frenet formula, frenetic, Frenkel defect, frenoplasty, frenotomy, frenulum, frenulum of clitoris, frenulum of lip

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How to use Frenkel defect in a sentence

These big paydays have incentivized a record number of Cuban players to defect.
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Preliminary results performed by Italian authorities “have not detected any manufacturing defect,” she added.
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I think we are empowering refugees and there will be many more people like me who defect.
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After clashing with coach Victor Tikhonov, a KGB-installed tyrant, he chose to challenge the government and defect to the NHL.
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When Michele Bachmann claimed in 2011 that a supporter had been bribed to defect to Ron Paul, observers rolled their eyes.
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In spite of this acknowledged defect, many of the best players in this country regard it as a legitimate and helpful device.
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I supply Ne lak (defect) in hem, to make some sense; the F. text does not help here.
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A note that is payable on a contingency is not negotiable, and the happening of the event does not cure the defect.
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Even then, if the buyer has examined the goods and has discovered a defect, there is no warranty.
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This reading means—'I knew in her no other defect'; which, as no defect has been mentioned, seems inconsistent.
Chaucer's Works, Volume 1 (of 7) -- Romaunt of the Rose; Minor Poems|Geoffrey Chaucer