Microstructure

Origin

- + structure

Full definition of microstructure

Noun

1. The fine structure of a material or tissue as revealed by microscopy.
2. (metallurgy) The fine structure of a pure metal or alloy, as revealed by magnifications of 25X or greater.
3. (meteorology, oceanography) Fine-scale structure in such variables as temperature, salinity, velocity, etc.

Antonyms

• (fine structure) macrostructure