equiaxed
- adjective
- /ˌɛkwɪˈæksd/
- Specialized
- When viewed under the microscope, the metal showed equiaxed crystal structures, indicating uniform growth.
Examples
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The researchers found that the equiaxed grains in the alloy improved its strength and durability.
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Finally, the single equiaxed BCC phases are exhibited in Al-1 and Al-1.2 (Fig. 3h and 3i) alloys.
Academic text (2018) -
In the manufacturing process, achieving equiaxed shapes in the grains is crucial for optimal material performance.
Synonyms
2
7.7
Having the same size or shape in every direction
How Equidimensional
- Specialized
2
7.7
- Specialized
16
2.8
18
4.5
1
4.9
Surface Forms
Morphology
equiaxed = equiax (semi-transparent) = equi + ax + ed
The suffix '-ed' is used to form an adjective, but the specialized application to material science is not immediately obvious.
Etymology
Equiaxed comes from the Latin root equi- meaning 'equal' and the idea of axis meaning a main 'direction'. So equiaxed literally means 'equal axes', which is why it describes grains or crystals that are about the same size in every direction.