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Microstructure
Meaning
Noun
●
Fine-scale structure.
The
fine structure
of a
material
or
tissue
as
revealed
by microscopy.
●
In Metallurgy:
Fine-scale structure.
The
fine structure
of a
pure
metal
or
alloy
, as
revealed
by
magnifications
of 25X or greater.
●
In Meteorology & Oceanography:
Fine-scale structure.
Fine-scale structure in such
variables
as
temperature
,
salinity
,
velocity
, etc.
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Origin
microstructure
English
micro-
English
μικρός
Ancient Greek (to 1453)
structure
English
structure
French
structura
Latin
struo
Latin
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Etym
Antonyms
Macrostructure
Related
Morphology
Porosity
Crystallinity
Nanostructure
Deformation
Microhardness
Hardness
Morphologies
Conductivity
Composition
Lithology
Cementite
Specimen
Thickness
Composite
Austenite
Alloy
Ductility
Surface
Roughness
Geometry
Composites
Density
Sintering
Formation
Grain Size
Tensile Strength
Compressive Strength
Chemical Composition
Alloying Elements
Thermal Conductivity
Dielectric Constant
Residual Stresses
Residual Stress
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