decalescence
[ dee-kuh-les-uhns ]
nounMetallurgy.
absorption of heat without a corresponding increase in temperature when a metal has been heated to a critical point.
Origin of decalescence
1Other words from decalescence
- de·ca·les·cent, adjective
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British Dictionary definitions for decalescence
decalescence
/ (ˌdiːkəˈlɛsəns) /
noun
the absorption of heat when a metal is heated through a particular temperature range, caused by a change in internal crystal structure
Origin of decalescence
1C19: from Late Latin dēcalescere to become warm, from Latin de- + calescere, from calēre to be warm
Derived forms of decalescence
- decalescent, adjective
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