Crystal

A crystal or crystalline solid is a solid material whose constituents (such as atoms, molecules, or ions) are arranged in a highly ordered microscopic structure, forming a crystal lattice that extends in all directions.

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This Week in Science: PCOS Becomes PMOS, an 'Impossible' Crystal, And More!

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Crystal clear design for high-performance flexible thermoelectric semiconductor

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