"glass transition" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: glass transitions [plural]
Head templates: {{en-noun}} glass transition (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. Wikipedia link: glass transition Categories (topical): Materials science Derived forms: glass transition temperature

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