glass transition

noun

In amorphous materials, gradual and reversible transition from a hard and relatively brittle "glassy" state into a viscous or rubbery state (or opposite) over a range of temperature range.

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Meanings

nounglass transition (plural glass transitions)

plural glass transitions

  1. In amorphous materials, gradual and reversible transition from a hard and relatively brittle "glassy" state into a viscous or rubbery state (or opposite) over a range of temperature range.
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