n :  a regular geometrical arrangement of points or objects over an area or in space: as  a  :  the geometrical arrangement of atoms in a crystal - called also space lattice   b  :  a geometrical arrangement of fissionable material in a nuclear reactor .
 
 
 
Similar sounding terms:  lats or LATS 
 
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