exsolve

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Definition of exsolve in English English dictionary

To separate from one another at a critical point in temperature

Certain minerals may exsolve into the atmosphere from an erupting volcano.

(Jeoloji) [usu. as adjective exsolved] Geology (with reference to minerals) separate out from solid solution in a rock

Hyphenation

ex·solve

Etymology

() From Latin exsolvere.