adjective
- of or relating to the structure of a material or substance as seen under a microscope, especially the arrangement of crystals, grains, or phases
Usage: technical; commonly used in materials science, metallurgy, and engineering
Examples
- The microstructural analysis revealed the presence of multiple crystal phases in the alloy.
- Engineers examined the microstructural properties of the steel to improve its strength.
- Microstructural defects can significantly affect the material's performance.
- The microstructural changes occurred during the heat treatment process.
- Scanning electron microscopy is used to study microstructural features at high magnification.