decalescence (n)

n11444371

type n
lex_filenum 19
def phenomenon that occurs when a metal is being heated and there is a sudden slowing in the rate of temperature increase
def slowing is caused by a change in the internal crystal structure of the metal
Outgoing links
Hypernym physical phenomenon
Derivationally related form decalescence → decalescent
Incoming links
Derivationally related form decalescent → decalescence
Hyponym physical phenomenon

Back to the index

Click for the XML entry