intergranular

adjective

in·​ter·​gran·​u·​lar ˌin-tər-ˈgran-yə-lər How to pronounce intergranular (audio)
: existing or occurring between grains or granules
intergranular stress corrosion
intergranular liquid penetration

Word History

First Known Use

1848, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of intergranular was in 1848

Dictionary Entries Near intergranular

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“Intergranular.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/intergranular. Accessed 5 Oct. 2024.

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