microstructure

[ mahy-kroh-struhk-cher ]

/ ˈmaɪ kroʊˌstrʌk tʃər /

noun Metallurgy.

the structure of a metal or alloy as observed, after etching and polishing, under a high degree of magnification.

Words nearby microstructure

microstate, microstethoscope, microstomatous, microstomia, microstress, microstructure, microsurgery, microsuture, microswitch, microsyringe, microteaching

Origin of microstructure

First recorded in 1880–85; micro- + structure

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British Dictionary definitions for microstructure

microstructure

/ (ˈmaɪkrəʊˌstrʌktʃə) /

noun

structure on a microscopic scale, esp the structure of an alloy as observed by etching, polishing, and observation under a microscope

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