crowdion

English

Etymology

Possibly a blend of crowd +‎ region. Coined by Heinz R. Paneth in 1950.

Noun

crowdion (plural crowdions)

  1. A proposed form of lattice imperfection in crystals in which an extra atom is inserted (crowded in) within a row
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