microstructures

/ˈmaɪkroʊˌstrʌktʃərz/
noun
  1. Plural of microstructure; small-scale structures of materials or objects.
    • Engineers design microstructures in ceramics to improve durability.
    • Different metals have different microstructures that affect their properties.
    • The lab compared the microstructures of various types of wood.
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