NOUN | phenomenon | decalescence | phenomenon that occurs when a metal is being heated and there is a sudden slowing in the rate of temperature increase / increase / increase |
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Meaning | phenomenon that occurs when a metal is being heated and there is a sudden slowing in the rate of temperature increase / increase / increase; slowing is caused by a change in the internal crystal structure of the metal. | |
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Broader | physical phenomenon | A natural phenomenon involving the physical properties of matter and energy |
Adjectives | decalescent | absorbing heat / heat without increase / increase / increase in temperature when heated beyond a certain point |
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