Frenkel defect en · NOUN
Etymology
Named after its discoverer, Yakov Frenkel.
Meanings
- A type of point defect in crystalline solids, occurring when an atom or smaller ion (usually cation) leaves its place in the lattice, creating a vacancy, and becomes an interstitial by lodging in a nearby location.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Frenkel defects | Number=Plur | lexicographic |