adj, noun ·Rare ·Advanced level

Definitions

Noun

1. 1
   A relatively small-scale part of a solid phase that has a different morphology than that of its surroundings

Adjective

1. 1
   Describes relatively small particles in a dispersion etc.

Etymology

From micro- + phase.

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