Microinterlocking
adj, noun
adj, noun ·Rare ·Advanced level
Definitions
Noun
- 1 A microscopic interlocking structure uncountable
"Hot acid etching has been attempted to achieve microinterlocking and improve the bond between resin and Y-TZP. This includes etching with HCl/Fe 2 Cl 3 solution at 100°C, HF acid at 100°C, and nitric acid or sulfuric acid [8 ]."
Adjective
- 1 That interlock on a microscopic scale not-comparable
Example
More examples"Hot acid etching has been attempted to achieve microinterlocking and improve the bond between resin and Y-TZP. This includes etching with HCl/Fe 2 Cl 3 solution at 100°C, HF acid at 100°C, and nitric acid or sulfuric acid [8 ]."
Etymology
From micro- + interlocking.
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