Intermetallic

adj, noun

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Definitions

Noun
  1. 1
    An intermetallic compound.
Adjective
  1. 1
    Of, relating to, acting between, or comprising two or more metals. not-comparable

    "An intermetallic compound must be present, the high freezing-point of which indicates that it is formed from its components with the liberation of a large amount of energy."

Example

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"An intermetallic compound must be present, the high freezing-point of which indicates that it is formed from its components with the liberation of a large amount of energy."

Etymology

From inter- + metallic.

Related phrases

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