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crystal lattice

The definition of a crystal lattice is the geometric pattern of a crystal.

(noun)

An example of a crystal lattice is the naturally forming structure of quartz in silica.

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See crystal lattice in Webster's New World College Dictionary

the regular spaced pattern resulting when atoms, molecules, or ions are arranged to form a crystal

See crystal lattice in American Heritage Dictionary 4

crystal lattice

noun
A geometric arrangement of the points in space at which the atoms, molecules, or ions of a crystal occur. Also called space lattice.

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