decalescence
noun /,dikə'lɛsəns/
- Definition
- phenomenon that occurs when a metal is being heated and there is a sudden slowing in the rate of temperature increase; slowing is caused by a change in the internal crystal structure of the metal
- Example
- He tried to understand the true meaning of 'decalescence'.
- Etymology
- No etymology available.
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