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point defect

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point defect
n.
A departure from symmetry in the alignment of atoms in a crystal that affects only one or two lattice sites.

point defect
n
(Chemistry) an imperfection in a crystal, characterized by one unoccupied lattice position or one interstitial atom, molecule, or ion


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The abstracts, which occupy the remaining half of the volume, summarize published research from 2007 and are presented in sections related to semiconductors, diffusion processes, point defects, and linear defects.
Although not a point defect, scratch and abrasion are more likely to occur as a coating weathers.
The detection of the role of freely migrating point defects and the point defect reaction by the effect of collision impact should also be mentioned.
 
 
 
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