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Record 1 2007-07-04

English

Subject field(s)
  • Semiconductors (Electronics)
  • Physics of Solids
DEF

An atom which is not normally found in a solid, and which is located at a position in the lattice structure where atoms or ions normally do not exist.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Semi-conducteurs (Électronique)
  • Physique des solides
DEF

Atome normalement non présent dans un solide, qui occupe un emplacement du réseau cristallin où les atomes ou les ions sont généralement absents.

Spanish

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