differential thermal analysis

noun — 2 senses

differential thermal analysis

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Chemistry, Natural sciences, Physical sciences Physical The branch of materials science that studies the temperature dependant properties of materials compared with some reference material.

Analytical chemistry; materials science; analytical chemistry; materials science

differential thermal analysis

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Chemistry, Natural sciences, Physical sciences Physical The application of a thermoanalytic technique involving recording any temperature difference between sample and reference materials that are undergoing identical thermal cycles.

Analytical chemistry; materials science; analytical chemistry; materials science

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