Microcrack
noun, verb
noun, verb ·Rare ·Advanced level
Definitions
Noun
- 1 A microscopic crack.
Verb
- 1 To cause the formation of microscopic cracks.
"Granitic rocks are microcracked by differential contraction during cooling of the magma."
Example
More examples"Granitic rocks are microcracked by differential contraction during cooling of the magma."
Etymology
From micro- + crack.