Meaning of decalescence | Babel Free
ˌdiːkəˈlɛsənsDefinitions
A decrease in temperature that occurs while heating metal through a range of temperatures in which change in structure occurs.
Examples
“The temperatures at which decalescence occurs vary⟳ with the amount of carbon in the steel, and are also higher for high-speed steel than for ordinary crucible steel.”
“The decalescence point⟳ indicates the temperature at which a decided change⟳ In the Internal condition of steel takes place⟳, and above which steel must be heated in order⟳ that it may be properly hardened by quenching.”
“A very important feature is that steel containing hardening carbon, i.e., steel above the temperature of decalescence, is non-magnetic.”
CEFR level
C1
Advanced
This word is part of the CEFR C1 vocabulary — advanced level.
This word is part of the CEFR C1 vocabulary — advanced level.
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