interatomic
adjective
in·ter·atom·ic
ˌin-tər-ə-ˈtä-mik 
: located or acting between atoms
interatomic bonds
the interatomic region
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How the X-rays scatter depends on the details of the material’s interatomic spacing and degree of crystallinity.
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IEEE Spectrum, 25 June 2020
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“Interatomic.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/interatomic. Accessed 14 May. 2026.
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