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mixed crystal

noun

chem a crystal consisting of a solid solution of two or more distinct compounds

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Nearby words

  1. mixed astigmatism,
  2. mixed bag,
  3. mixed blessing,
  4. mixed bud,
  5. mixed connective-tissue disease,
  6. mixed decimal,
  7. mixed doubles,
  8. mixed drink,
  9. mixed economy,
  10. mixed expired gas
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