solid solution

American  

noun

1. a solid, homogeneous mixture of substances, as glass or certain alloys.

2. (in a crystal structure) the more or less complete substitution of one kind of atom, ion, or molecule for another that is chemically different but similar in size and shape; isomorphism.

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solid solution British  

noun

1. chem a crystalline material in which two or more elements or compounds share a common lattice

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solid solution Scientific  

1. A uniform mixture of substances in solid form. Solid solutions often consist of two or more types of atoms or molecules that share a crystal lattice, as in certain metal alloys. Much of the steel used in construction, for example, is actually a solid solution of iron and carbon. The carbon atoms, which fit neatly within the iron's crystal lattice, add strength to its structure.

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Example Sentences

The blend, thoroughly mixed as a solid solution, allows for the reversible conversion -- meaning the battery can be recharged -- of a fine mixture of iron powder, lithium fluoride and lithium phosphate into iron salts.

From Science Daily

“Experience has taught me that the right strategy, the right tactics and solid solutions will deliver a safe city and will make our police department the best police department in the nation.”

From Seattle Times

"We need solid solutions for a 43% cut in emissions by 2030, because that is exactly what the science is telling us," he said.

From BBC

But for lots of other Xbox games, this is a solid solution that gets you closer to a portable Xbox than ever before, and other than the triggers I prefer its design to the Kishi.

From The Verge

"Our focus is clearly on working through the specialist joint committee to get a solid solution that covers everything for Northern Ireland," he said.

From BBC