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superlattice

noun
su·per·lattice | \¦süpə(r)+\

Definition of superlattice 

: a space lattice of an alloy system (such as a copper-gold alloy) in which each kind of atom tends to occupy definite geometrical positions instead of having a random distribution

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super- + lattice

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