Solid Solution Definition

noun
A homogeneous crystalline structure in which one or more types of atoms or molecules may be partly substituted for the original atoms and molecules without changing the structure.
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Synonyms:
  • primary solid solution

Other Word Forms of Solid Solution

Noun

Singular:
solid solution
Plural:
solid solutions

Solid Solution Sentence Examples

  • Sometimes the whole alloy is a uniform solid solution.

  • This alloy, if allowed to solidify completely before chilling, turns into a uniform solid solution, and at still lower temperatures the solid solution breaks up into a pearlite complex.

  • The analogy between the breaking up of a solid solution on cooling and the formation of a eutectic is obvious.

  • Iron and phosphorus unite to form a solid solution which breaks up on cooling into a pearlite.

  • The difference between softness and hardness in ordinary steel is due to the permanence of a solid solution of carbon in iron if the steel has been chilled or very rapidly cooled, while if the steel is slowly cooled this solid solution breaks up into a minute complex of two substances which is called pearlite.

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Words Starting With

SSOSOL

Words Ending With

NONION

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