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An <b>amorphous solid</b> is a [[solid]] in which the [[atom]]s do not have an ordered atomic structure. |
An <b>amorphous solid</b> is a [[solid]] in which the [[atom]]s do not have an ordered atomic structure. |
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Revision as of 16:44, 12 December 2001
An amorphous solid is a solid in which the atoms do not have an ordered atomic structure.
Solids with a completely ordered structure are known as crystal. Between the extremes of completely amorphous and crystalline solids are partially ordered solids such as glass.