Prequench

adj

adj ·Rare ·Advanced level

Definitions

Adjective
  1. 1
    Before quenching (rapid cooling). not-comparable

    "It features the crossover from a prequench to a prethermal state, finally evolving towards a thermal state on increasing length and time scales."

Example

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"It features the crossover from a prequench to a prethermal state, finally evolving towards a thermal state on increasing length and time scales."

Etymology

From pre- + quench.

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