microcrack
- noun
- /ˈmaɪkroʊˌkræk/
- Specialized
:
microgrieta
- The technician explained that microcracks in the glass can often go unnoticed until they lead to major breaks.
- microcracks in specimens
- introduction of microcracks
Examples
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A higher number of smaller microcracks was observed in F-ECC specimens compared to other mixtures (Fig. 2(a)).
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An ultrasonic sensing system may be able to warn athletes that their bones are undergoing microcracks that could lead to stress fractures.
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To reduce increased EI results after the creation of microcracks, healing should bring the damaged specimen back to a nearly sound situation.
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"There's an accumulation of microcracks that no one notices."
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Increasing the amount of steel fibers helps in bridging the developing microcracks and limiting their propagation.
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The engineer discovered several microcracks in the concrete, which indicated potential structural weakness.
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Regular inspections can help identify microcracks in materials before they develop into serious damage.
Synonyms
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1.0
A long narrow opening in a surface
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7.4
A very small crack in bone or hard material that is hard to see
How Severe
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Etymology
Microcrack combines micro- meaning 'small' and crack meaning 'a break or split', so it is a very tiny crack often too small to see without a microscope. That's why a microcrack can be an early sign of damage.