Definition

Relating to the small structures within a material that can only be seen with a microscope.

Example

The researchers studied the microstructural properties of the new alloy to understand its strength.

Conversation

Have you heard about the new study on microstructural changes in materials?

No, I haven't! What did they find?

They discovered that even tiny microstructural shifts can improve durability significantly.

That's interesting! It sounds like it could impact a lot of industries.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Microstructural → It is formed from "micro-" (from Greek "mikros", meaning small) and "structural" (from Latin "structura", meaning arrangement or building). The word "microstructural" refers to the small-scale arrangement or structure of materials.

Memory Tip

Think of 'small' ('micro-') and 'arrangement' ('structura') to remember that 'microstructural' relates to the tiny structures within materials.

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