thermosalient
Relating to or exhibiting a phenomenon whereby some crystals undergo a phase…Relating to or exhibiting a phenomenon whereby some crystals undergo a phase transition causing them to jump upon being heated or cooled down.
Meaning
1 senses(not comparable)Relating to or exhibiting a phenomenon whereby some crystals undergo a phase transition causing them to jump upon being heated or cooled down.
Origin
From thermo- (“heat”) + salient (“leaping, jumping”).From thermo- (“heat”) + salient (“leaping, jumping”).
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