microstructure

English

noun
Definitions
  • The fine structure of a material or tissue as revealed by microscopy.
  • (metallurgy) The fine structure of a pure metal or alloy, as revealed by magnifications of 25X or greater.
  • (meteorology) Fine-scale structure in such variables as temperature, salinity, velocity, etc.

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Prefix from English structure.

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structure

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