superlattice

noun

su·​per·​lattice
¦süpə(r)+
: a space lattice of an alloy system (such as a copper-gold alloy) in which each kind of atom tends to occupy definite geometrical positions instead of having a random distribution

Word History

Etymology

super- + lattice

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“Superlattice.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/superlattice. Accessed 22 Nov. 2024.

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