Core dictionary (coreCIF) version 2.3.1

_atom_type_description

Definition:

   A description of the atom(s) designated by this atom type. In
   most cases, this will be the element name and oxidation state of
   a single atom  species. For disordered or nonstoichiometric
   structures it will describe a combination of atom species.

Appears in list containing _atom_type_symbol

Type: char

Category: atom_type