single-crystal

[US]/[ˈsɪŋɡəl ˈkrɪstəl]/
[UK]/[ˈsɪŋɡəl ˈkrɪstəl]/
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Translation

n.A crystal consisting of a continuous lattice extending throughout its entire volume.; A solid material with a highly ordered atomic structure extending throughout its entire volume.
adj.Relating to or containing a single crystal.

Phrases & Collocations

single-crystal silicon

single-crystal growth

single-crystal wafer

single-crystal structure

single-crystal furnace

single-crystal ingot

single-crystal x-ray

single-crystal optics

Example Sentences

the researchers grew a large single-crystal of silicon for the experiment.

single-crystal silicon is used in most semiconductor devices.

producing a perfect single-crystal is a significant challenge in materials science.

the company specializes in growing single-crystal sapphire for high-tech applications.

we analyzed the single-crystal structure using x-ray diffraction.

the quality of the single-crystal affects the device's performance.

single-crystal growth requires precise temperature control.

they investigated the optical properties of the single-crystal material.

the single-crystal ingot was sliced into thin wafers.

defects in the single-crystal can degrade its electrical conductivity.

the lab aims to improve the size and quality of single-crystal growth.

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