Microcrack

noun, verb

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Definitions

Noun
  1. 1
    A microscopic crack.
Verb
  1. 1
    To cause the formation of microscopic cracks.

    "Granitic rocks are microcracked by differential contraction during cooling of the magma."

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"Granitic rocks are microcracked by differential contraction during cooling of the magma."

Etymology

From micro- + crack.

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