sublattice

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[suhb-lat-is] / ˈsʌbˌlæt ɪs /

noun

Mathematics.

a set of elements of a lattice, in which each subset of two elements has a least upper bound and a greatest lower bound contained in the given set.

Etymology

Origin of sublattice

sub- + lattice

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sublattice

When the charging source and battery occupy the same site, the system gains dissipation immunity limited to a single sublattice.

From Science Daily ● Oct. 24, 2025

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