lattice constant

noun

A constant which describes the geometry of a unit cell in a crystal lattice.

Meanings

nounlattice constant (plural lattice constants)

plural lattice constants

  1. chemistryA constant which describes the geometry of a unit cell in a crystal lattice.

    Synonyms: lattice parameter

Synonyms & antonyms

nounA constant which describes the geometry of a unit cell in a crystal lattice.

Translations

Finnish hilavakio
  • hilavakioconstant which describes the geometry of a unit cell
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