crystal lattice
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- noun
- /ˈkrɪstl ˈlætɪs/
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- A pink diamond results from imperfections forming within the crystal lattice.
Examples
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So we have magnesium cations and oxide anions, and in the crystal lattice we have a much much higher crystal lattice energy For magnesium oxide.
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The crystal lattice of this mineral determines its strength and clarity.
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Red diamonds have the same makeup as pink diamonds and are thought to be created simply by an imperfection within the crystal lattice.
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Therefore, with the increase of Al content in single FCC MEAs, the crystal lattice constant increases sharply.
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In effect, his work showed that the wavelength of x-rays is comparable to the spacing of atoms in a crystal lattice and is at least 1,000 times shorter than visible light.
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In a diamond, the crystal lattice is arranged in a way that makes it exceptionally hard.
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Scientists study the crystal lattice to understand how materials will react under different conditions.
Synonyms
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A regular arrangement of atoms that repeats in two or three directions
A three-dimensional pattern of points showing where tiny particles like atoms sit in a crystal
A regular three-dimensional pattern of points that shows how atoms repeat in a crystal
How Ordered
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Surface Forms
Morphology
The meaning is directly and compositionally derived from 'crystal' (a solid with a regular internal structure) plus 'lattice' (a repeating spatial arrangement), so a learner who knows both words can infer it denotes the regular three-dimensional arrangement of atoms in a crystal. Although somewhat technical, the concept follows transparent compositional logic and similar constructions exist across many languages, making it accessible to a B1 learner familiar with the constituents.
Etymology
Crystal lattice paints a simple picture: a crystal is a clear solid and a lattice is like a regular three‑dimensional frame or grid where tiny particles line up. So the term means 'the ordered arrangement of atoms or molecules that gives a crystal its shape and properties'.