thermosalient

English

Etymology

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

Adjective

thermosalient (not comparable)

  1. (chemistry) Relating to or exhibiting a phenomenon whereby some crystals undergo a phase transition causing them to jump upon being heated or cooled down.
  • thermosalience

See also

  • jumping crystal
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