recalescencePronunciation: /ˌriːkəˈlɛs(ə)ns/Definition of recalescence noun [mass noun] Metallurgy a temporary rise in temperature during cooling of a metal, caused by a change in crystal structure. Derivatives recalescent adjective Origin: late 19th century: from re- 'again' + Latin calescere 'grow hot' + -encerecalescence in other Oxford dictionaries Definition of recalescence in the US English dictionary
