coordination number
noun
1
: the number of attachments to the central atom in a coordination complex
2
: a number used in specifying the spatial arrangement of the constituent groups of crystals
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“Coordination number.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/coordination%20number. Accessed 22 Nov. 2024.
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