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lattice
[ lat-is ]
noun
- a structure of crossed wooden or metal strips usually arranged to form a diagonal pattern of open spaces between the strips.
Synonyms: , , ,
- a window, gate, or the like consisting of such a structure.
- Physics. the structure of fissionable and nonfissionable materials geometrically arranged within a nuclear reactor.
- Also called Bravais lattice, crystal lattice, space lattice. Crystallography. an arrangement in space of isolated points lattice points in a regular pattern, showing the positions of atoms, molecules, or ions in the structure of a crystal.
- Mathematics. a partially ordered set in which every subset containing exactly two elements has a greatest lower bound or intersection and a least upper bound or union.
verb (used with object)
- to furnish with a lattice or latticework.
- to form into or arrange like latticework.
lattice
/ ˈæɪ /
noun
- Also calledlatticework an open framework of strips of wood, metal, etc, arranged to form an ornamental pattern
- a gate, screen, etc, formed of such a framework
- ( as modifier )
a lattice window
- something, such as a decorative or heraldic device, resembling such a framework
- an array of objects or points in a periodic pattern in two or three dimensions, esp an array of atoms, ions, etc, in a crystal or an array of points indicating their positions in space See also Bravais lattice
verb
- to make, adorn, or supply with a lattice or lattices
Derived Forms
- ˈٳپ, adjective
Other 51Թ Forms
- t· adjective
51Թ History and Origins
51Թ History and Origins
Origin of lattice1
Example Sentences
It also differentiates between the required grounding for wood, lightweight steel poles, and lattice towers like the ones under scrutiny in Eaton Canyon.
Inmates are confined to windowless cells, sleep on bare metal bunks and are constantly monitored by armed guards - some of whom watch over them from atop the lattice ceiling.
L.A. residents draw water from a lattice of pipelines crisscrossing the city.
It features a beautiful, buttery lattice crust and a homemade raspberry and cranberry jam filling.
The results provide insights into local lattice distortions associated with phase transitions and nanopore formation.
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