Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
recalescence
noun
/ˌrɛk.əˈlɛs.əns/
Definition
The process of reheating or regaining heat after being cooled, especially in metals as they undergo a phase change.
Examples
- After cooling down, the steel was observed to exhibit recalescence during the reheating process.
- The recalescence of the alloy indicated that it was reaching a critical temperature for transformation.
- In metallurgy, understanding recalescence is key to optimizing the heat treatment processes.
Meaning
Recalescence refers to the increase in temperature that occurs in materials, particularly metals, as they transition from a solidified state back to a more stable phase upon reheating.
Synonyms
- reheating
- warmth recovery
- thermal recovery