decalescence

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A decrease in temperature that occurs while heating metal through a range of temperatures in which change in structure occurs.

Pronunciation

/ˌdiːkəˈlɛsəns/ /ˌdikəˈlɛsəns/

Word forms

decalescence decalescences

Etymology

By surface analysis, de- + calescence.

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