undercool

 [uhn-der-kool]  

un·der·cool

   [uhn-der-kool]
verb (used with object)
1.
Chemistry.
a.
to cool less than necessary for a given process or purpose.
b.
to supercool.
2.
Metallurgy. to cool (molten metal) without forming crystals to a temperature below that at which crystallization normally takes place: Metal must be absolutely still to be undercooled.
Origin:
1900–05; under- + cool
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Undercool is always a great word to know.
So is labile. Does it mean:
of or containing titanium, especially in the tetravalent state or three valence state
a compound capable of changing state or becoming inactive when subjected to heat or radiation
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undercool (ˌʌndəˈkuːl)
 
—vb
a less common word for supercool

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