microphase

adj, noun — 2 senses

microphase

adj

Etymology From micro- + phase.

1

Describes relatively small particles in a dispersion etc.

microphase

noun

Etymology From micro- + phase.

1

Natural sciences, Physical sciences, Physics A relatively small-scale part of a solid phase that has a different morphology than that of its surroundings

Related terms
macrophase, nanophase

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