spinodal
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A state where a mixed material becomes unstable and separates into parts
- adjective
- /ˈspɪnədəl/
- Specialized
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spinodal
- So we have we have studied spinodal decomposition in in substances that have an upper critical point.
Examples
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In the spinodal region, the solution began to separate into distinct layers.
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The scientists noted that the properties changed significantly once the system crossed into the spinodal phase.
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So let's start with the spinodal phase and let's model as simple regular.
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During the experiment, we observed that the mixture entered a spinodal state and became unstable.
Surface Forms
spinodal positive
Etymology
Spinodal was made by scientists from the part spin and the ending -odal, and a helpful way to remember it is to imagine a mixture that 'spins' apart into two parts. So, spinodal describes a condition or area where a mixture becomes unstable and begins to separate into different phases.
