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Noun: decalescence  ,dee-ku'le-sun(t)s
  1. Phenomenon that occurs when a metal is being heated and there is a sudden slowing in the rate of temperature increase; slowing is caused by a change in the internal crystal structure of the metal

Derived forms: decalescences

Type of: physical phenomenon

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