microstructure
English
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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.
Derived terms
Antonyms
- (fine structure): macrostructure