face-centered
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/ˈfeɪs ˌsɛntərd/
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/ˈfeɪs ˌsɛntəd/
crystal structure
Etymology
'face-centered' originates from the combination of 'face' and 'centered', where 'face' refers to the surface of a geometric shape and 'centered' means placed in the middle.
The term 'face-centered' was adopted in crystallography to describe a specific arrangement of atoms in a crystal lattice.
Initially, it described the geometric arrangement of atoms, and this meaning has remained consistent in scientific contexts.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
referring to a type of crystal structure where atoms are located at each corner and the center of each face of the cube.
The face-centered cubic structure is common in metals like aluminum and copper.
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Last updated: 2025/01/17 17:09