Crystal Lattice (Noun)
Meaning
A 3-dimensional geometric arrangement of the atoms or molecules or ions composing a crystal.
Classification
Nouns denoting cognitive processes and contents.
Examples
- The researchers studied the crystal lattice of diamond to understand its exceptional hardness and thermal conductivity properties.
- In a solid, a crystal lattice gives rise to periodic structures with repeating patterns of atoms or molecules.
- The scanning tunneling microscope allowed the scientists to visualize the surface of the crystal lattice at the atomic level.
- A defect in the crystal lattice can significantly alter the optical and electrical properties of the material.
- X-ray diffraction analysis revealed the arrangement of atoms within the crystal lattice of the newly synthesized compound.