Meaning of the word microstructure in English
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microstructure
US /ˈmaɪ.kroʊˌstrʌk.tʃɚ/
UK /ˈmaɪ.krəʊˌstrʌk.tʃə/
Noun
the small-scale structure of a material, such as a metal or rock, as revealed by a microscope
Example:
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The microstructure of the steel determines its strength and durability.
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Geologists studied the microstructure of the rock samples to understand their formation.