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| A | B | C | D | E | F | G | H | I | J | K | L | M | N | O | P | Q | R | S | T | U | V | W | X | Y | Z | Definition: A discontinuity in the crystal lattice of a metal. The movement of dislocations under stress may be used to explain slip, creep, plastic yielding, etc.
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