decalescent
kəˈlɛs noun Metallurgy.
absorption of heat without a corresponding increase in temperature when a metal has been heated to a critical point.
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decalescence (ˌdiːkəˈlɛsəns) ![[Click for IPA pronunciation guide]](http://static.sfdict.com/dictstatic/g/d/dictionary_questionbutton_default.gif) | |
| —n | |
| the absorption of heat when a metal is heated through a particular temperature range, caused by a change in internal crystal structure | |
| [C19: from Late Latin dēcalescere to become warm, from Latin | |
| deca'lescent | |
| —adj | |
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| decalescence (ˌdiːkəˈlɛsəns) | |
| —n | |
| the absorption of heat when a metal is heated through a particular temperature range, caused by a change in internal crystal structure | |
| [C19: from Late Latin dēcalescere to become warm, from Latin | |
| deca'lescent | |
| —adj | |
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