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intrinsic property

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intrinsic property [in′trin·sik ′präp·ərd·ē]
(mathematics)
For a curve, a property that can be stated without reference to the coordinate system.
For a surface, a property that can be stated without reference to the surrounding space.
(solid-state physics)
A property of a substance that is not seriously affected by impurities or imperfections in the crystal structure.


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Some researchers proposed that the impurities in the helium crystal, and not an intrinsic property, may cause the superfluid behavior.
An antioxidant capacity must be an intrinsic property derived from the natural constituents of a material, and not obtained by an adding an antioxidant or by components released by previous chemical or enzymatic treatments.
We're using an intrinsic property of nanotubes to develop a weapon that kills cancer.
 
 
 
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