RECALESCENCE


Meaning of RECALESCENCE in English

[ ˌri:kə'lɛs(ə)ns ]

■ noun Metallurgy a temporary rise in temperature during cooling of a metal, caused by a change in crystal structure.

Derivatives

recalescent adjective

Origin

C19: from re- + L. calescere 'grow hot' + -ence .

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