intergranular
adjective [ before noun ] (also inter-granular) uk/ˌɪn.təˈɡræn.jə.lər/ us/ˌɪn.t̬ɚˈɡræn.jə.lɚ/
geology, physics specialized粒间的
between the grains (= very small pieces or natural lines) of a hard substance such as rock
Crystals are commonly found in the intergranular space. 晶体通常发现于粒间空间。
In pure quartz there is no intergranular fluid.
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- The intergranular pore spaces are usually almost completely filled by cement.
- The process takes place by diffusion through the intergranular fluid.
- The gypsum in the sands cements intergranular pore spaces.
- These flows are characterized by intergranular collisions.
- Deformation will be localized in the softer organic material between the granules, which allows for intergranular displacement.