adj ·Rare ·Advanced level

Definitions

Adjective

1. 1
   Relating to or exhibiting a phenomenon whereby some crystals undergo a phase transition causing them to jump upon being heated or cooled down. not-comparable

Etymology

From thermo- (“heat”) + salient (“leaping, jumping”).

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