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noun

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

(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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How to use solid solution in a sentence

In this case the solid phase is a solid solution or a mixed crystal.
The Phase Rule and Its Applications|Alexander Findlay
In this case the alloy is called a 'solid solution' of one metal in another.
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Absorption of gas occurs, but at a certain concentration the solid solution can separate into two immiscible solid solutions.
The Phase Rule and Its Applications|Alexander Findlay
With regard to the two end portions, these represent bivariant, two-phase systems, consisting of a solid solution and gas.
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If the solid phase is a solid solution, the composition will now be found different from that found previously.
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British Dictionary definitions for solid solution

solid solution

noun

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

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Scientific definitions for solid solution

solid solution

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.