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Record 1 2016-07-21

English

Subject field(s)
  • Physics of Solids
  • Analytical Chemistry
  • Plastic Materials
DEF

Having no real or apparent crystalline form.

OBS

amorphous: term standardized by ISO.

Key term(s)
  • non crystalline

French

Domaine(s)
  • Physique des solides
  • Chimie analytique
  • Matières plastiques
DEF

Se dit des substances dont la structure n'est pas cristallisée.

CONT

Les polysulfones sont amorphes, ce qui explique leur transparence (légèrement jaunâtre).

OBS

Les zones amorphes s'opposent aux zones cristallines.

OBS

amorphe : terme normalisé par l'ISO.

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Física de los sólidos
  • Química analítica
  • Materiales plásticos
DEF

[Dícese de aquello] no cristalino o privado de estructura cristalina.

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