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decalescence

DEFINITIONS OF: decalescence

1

n phenomenon that occurs when a metal is being heated and there is a sudden slowing in the rate of temperature increase; slowing is caused by a change in the internal crystal structure of the metal

Type of:
physical phenomenon
a natural phenomenon involving the physical properties of matter and energy
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