microstructure
Fine-scale structureFine-scale structure.: The fine structure of a material or tissue as revealed by microscopy.
Meaning
3 sensesFine-scale structure.
(countable, uncountable)The fine structure of a material or tissue as revealed by microscopy.
(countable, uncountable)The fine structure of a pure metal or alloy, as revealed by magnifications of 25X or greater.
(countable, uncountable)Fine-scale structure in such variables as temperature, salinity, velocity, etc.
Origin
From micro- + structure.From micro- + structure.
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Forms
plural: microstructures| Singular | microstructure |
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Antonyms
1 antonymsWord family
2 related wordsLessons for this word
1 lessons- A1Countable and uncountable nouns — Because it can be uncountable
See also
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