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amorfismo

nounmasculinetécnico/ɐ.muɾ.ˈfiʒ.mu/low

a·mor·fis·mo

Definitions

-1The state or quality of being amorphous; lack of crystalline form or definite structure.
The amorfismo of glass distinguishes it from crystals.
The amorfismo of certain polymers is an important characteristic.
1The characteristic or state of a solid material that lacks an ordered crystalline structure.
The amorphism of the glass gives it unique properties.
Research focused on the amorphism of certain metallic glasses.
Common collocations
amorphism of solids

Etymology

Do grego 'amorphos' (sem forma) + sufixo '-ismo'.

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