crowdion means A proposed form of lattice imperfection in crystals in which an extra atom is inserted (crowded in) within a row. Lexicurio rates it Rare gem — a strength score of 79 out of 100.
Etymology
Possibly a blend of crowd + region. Coined by Heinz R. Paneth in 1950.
noun
- A proposed form of lattice imperfection in crystals in which an extra atom is inserted (crowded in) within a row