MICROSTRUCTURE

Etymology

Noun

microstructure (countable and uncountable, plural microstructures)

The fine structure of a material or tissue as revealed by microscopy.

(metallurgy) The fine structure of a pure metal or alloy, as revealed by magnifications of 25X or greater.

(meteorology, oceanography) Fine-scale structure in such variables as temperature, salinity, velocity, etc.

Antonyms

• (fine structure): macrostructure

Source: Wiktionary



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