impurity
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As more and more electrons participate, they collectively surround the impurity and ultimately conceal its magnetism.
From Science Daily ● Oct. 10, 2026
Synthetic indigo, commonly used to dye bluejeans, can contain aniline, a manufacturing impurity that can slowly leach from clothing and penetrate skin, says Valenta.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 24, 2026
One promising approach to quantum networking uses the spin of an electron, associated with impurity in diamond, to store quantum information.
From Science Daily ● Sep. 12, 2026
A very different picture emerges when the impurity is extremely heavy and essentially unable to move.
From Science Daily ● Jul. 9, 2026
Perhaps she’s the impurity in him, the static in his signal that the bullies can sense.
From "All the Light We Cannot See" by Anthony Doerr
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"We couldn't see pair density waves in our earlier data because of material impurities that obscured our data," Madhavan said.
From Science Daily ● Oct. 7, 2026
As freezing begins and the ice forms from outside in, various impurities in the water get pushed towards the centre.
From Barron's ● Sep. 6, 2026
Quantum many body physics has long relied on different models to explain how impurities, such as exotic electrons or atoms, interact with surrounding particles.
From Science Daily ● Jul. 9, 2026
"Our research not only advances the theoretical understanding of quantum impurities but is also directly relevant for ongoing experiments with ultracold atomic gases, two-dimensional materials, and novel semiconductors," adds the Heidelberg physicist.
From Science Daily ● Jul. 9, 2026
Normally, nuclear reactors use purified water, which runs through a closed system to ensure that none of the water from the reactor can get out—and that no impurities can get in.
From "Meltdown" by Deirdre Langeland
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