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Substitutional atom  

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  • 1. Substitutional Defect occurs when the original atom in the lattice site of a crystalline solid is replaced by a different type of atom. (https://www.minaprem.com/materials-science/defects/substitutional-defect-point-defect-defects-in-solid/). 2. A substitutional defect occurs when an atom in a crystal lattice is replaced by a different type of atom. This can lead to changes in the material's properties, such as conductivity or strength. (https://www.perlego.com/index/physics/substitutional-defect)

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