Word: macrophase
Part of speech: Noun
Syllables: ma
cro
phase
Definition: A relatively large-scale part of a solid phase that has a different morphology than that of its surroundings
Morphemes:
Affix: macro-
Language: en
PoS: Prefix
Meaning: large
Affix: phase
Language: en
PoS: Noun
Meaning: A component in a material system that is distinguished by chemical composition and/or physical state (solid, liquid or gas) and/or crystal structure. It is delineated from an adjoining phase by an abrupt change in one or more of those conditions.