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point defect
A deviation from ideal crystal structure about a point location; e.g., interstitial, atom missing (Schottky), or combined (Frenkel). Compare: crystal defect; Frenkel defect; Schottky defect.
- Part of Speech: noun
- Industry/Domain: Mining
- Category: General mining; Mineral mining
- Government Agency: USBM
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