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lattice defect

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lattice defect [′lad·əs ‚dē‚fekt]
(crystallography)
crystal defect


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The disadvantage of trying to grow inGaAs atop GaAs is the spacing between atoms in the InGaAs lattice differs from that in GaAs; this mismatch strains the crystal, causing lattice defects that impede electron motion.
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