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decalescence

de·ca·les·cence
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Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • UK Pronunciation
    • UK IPA
    • [dee-kuh-les-uh ns]
    • /ˌdi kəˈlɛs əns/
    • /dɪkˈeɪlsəns/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [dee-kuh-les-uh ns]
    • /ˌdi kəˈlɛs əns/

Definitions of decalescence word

  • noun decalescence the absorption of heat when a metal is heated through a particular temperature range, caused by a change in internal crystal structure 3
  • noun decalescence a sudden decrease in the rate of temperature rise of heated metal after a certain temperature has been reached (795°C for iron) due to greater absorption of heat 3
  • noun decalescence absorption of heat without a corresponding increase in temperature when a metal has been heated to a critical point. 1
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Origin of decalescence

First appearance:

before 1890
One of the 20% newest English words
1890-95; < Latin dēcalēsc(ent-) (stem of dēcalēscēns) becoming warm (see de-, calescent) + -ence

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Parts of speech for Decalescence

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
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decalescence popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 36% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
According to our data about 59% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

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Synonyms for decalescence

adj decalescence

  • calescent — increasing in heat
  • feverous — feverish.
  • hot — having or giving off heat; having a high temperature: a hot fire; hot coffee.
  • igneous — Geology. produced under conditions involving intense heat, as rocks of volcanic origin or rocks crystallized from molten magma.

adjective decalescence

  • ovenlike — Resembling an oven, especially in shape.
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