intermetallic

English

Etymology

From inter- +‎ metallic.

Adjective

intermetallic (not comparable)

1. (inorganic chemistry) Of, relating to, acting between, or comprising two or more metals.
   • 2003, C. H. Desch, Intermetallic Compounds - Physics and Chemistry‎, Wexford College Press, →ISBN, page 7:

     An intermetallic compound must be present, the high freezing-point of which indicates that it is formed from its components with the liberation of a large amount of energy.

Derived terms

• intermetallic compound
• intermetallic phase

Noun

intermetallic (plural intermetallics)

1. (inorganic chemistry) An intermetallic compound.