Short-range order (SRO) refers to the arrangement of particles, atoms, or molecules in a material over a limited distance, usually within a few atomic or molecular radii. It is a concept frequently used in the fields of solid state physics, materials science, and chemistry. In materials with short-range order, local structures or clusters may show a specific arrangement, but this order does not extend over longer distances.
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