Word: microphase
Part of speech: Noun
Syllables: mi
cro
phase
Definition: A relatively small-scale part of a solid phase that has a different morphology than that of its surroundings
Morphemes:
Affix: micro-
Language: en
PoS: Prefix
Meaning: Very small.
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.