microstructure
nounEtymology From micro- + structure.
› Fine-scale structure.
1
The fine structure of a material or tissue as revealed by microscopy.
2
Engineering, Metallurgy, Natural sciences, Physical sciences The fine structure of a pure metal or alloy, as revealed by magnifications of 25X or greater.
3
Climatology, Geography, Meteorology, Natural sciences, Oceanography Fine-scale structure in such variables as temperature, salinity, velocity, etc.
- Antonyms
- macrostructure
- Derived terms
- microstructural, ultramicrostructure