microstructure

Fine-scale structure.

Noun

  1. Fine-scale structure.

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

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

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

Origin

Etymology tree Proto-Indo-European *mey-der.? Ancient Greek μικρός (mikrós)der. English micro- English structure English microstructure From micro- + structure.

Forms

microstructures

Antonyms

macrostructure

Derived

microstructural ultramicrostructure