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Disclination is a type of topological defect found in ordered materials, particularly in liquid crystals and crystalline solids. It occurs when there is a discontinuity in the orientation of the material's molecular or atomic order, leading to a misalignment that can affect the material's physical properties. Disclinations are characterized by their strength, which quantifies the degree of misalignment, and they play a significant role in the behavior of materials under stress or when subjected to varying temperatures.

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