macrostep en · NOUN
Etymology
Etymology tree Proto-Indo-European *meh₂ḱ- Proto-Indo-European *-rós Proto-Indo-European *mh₂ḱrós Proto-Hellenic *makrós Ancient Greek μᾰκρός (măkrós)der. French macro-der. English macro- Proto-Germanic *stapjaną Proto-West Germanic *stappjan Old English stæppan Middle English steppen English step English macrostep From macro- + step.
Meanings
- A relatively large steplike deformation in the structure of a crystal.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| macrosteps | Number=Plur | lexicographic |