fine structure
faɪn ˈstrʌktʃər
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Definition of fine structure - Reverso English Dictionary

Noun

1.
patterndetailed arrangement or pattern within something
  • The microscope revealed the fine structure of the cell..
microstructure
2.
physicsTECH.structure of spectra with line splitting from relativistic effectsTECH.
  • The fine structure of hydrogen's spectrum reveals important details.
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Expressions with fine structure

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fine structure constantn.
dimensionless constant characterizing electromagnetic interaction strength
The fine structure constant is approximately 1/137.

Expressions with fine

fine printn.
small text in documents with important or unfavorable details
Always read the fine print before signing any contract.
cut fineadj.
very close to a limit or boundary
The project timeline was cut fine, leaving no room for delays.
fine linen.
very small difference between two things or states
There is a fine line between confidence and arrogance.
fine messn.
problematic situation with ironic or sarcastic tone
You've gotten us into a fine mess this time!
get on finev.
have a good relationship with someone or manage well
They get on fine with their new classmates.
in fine printadj.
written in very small letters, often to hide details
The in fine print terms were hard to notice.

Expressions with structure

play structuren.
equipment for children to play on outdoors
The park has a new play structure for kids.
fee structuren.
system showing how and when different charges or payments apply
Before opening the account, she carefully reviewed the bank’s fee structure.
bone structuren.
arrangement and quality of bones in a body
Her strong bone structure was evident in her defined jawline..
sound structuren.
building or object that is solid and stable
The engineer confirmed the bridge was a sound structure.
command structuren.
system that shows who has power to give orders in a group
The army's command structure was clearly defined before the operation.
family structuren.
organization of a household, including who belongs and how they relate
Researchers studied how family structure affects children's school performance.
body structuren.
physical build or form of a living organism
The athlete's body structure is ideal for swimming.
historic structuren.
building or site of historical significance
The castle is a historic structure dating back to the 12th century.
career structuren.
planned system of job levels and promotion paths within work life
The new career structure offers clearer routes for progression and skill development.
hierarchical structuren.
arrangement of elements in ranked levels
The company has a hierarchical structure with managers and employees.

Terms related to fine structure

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finelyrefinestructuralarrangementcompositionconfigurationdesigndetailformationlayouttextureatom

Terms with fine structure included in their meaning

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smooth-texturedadj.
surface
having a smooth, fine-grained structure
delicatelyadv.
texture
with a light and fine texture or structure
microstructuren.
meteorology
fine-scale structure in temperature, salinity, or velocity
fine-texturedadj.
smooth surface
having a smooth, fine-grained structure

Examples of fine structure in a sentence

  • Scientists studied the fine structure of the material.
  • Scientists study the fine structure for deeper insights.
  • The fine structure provides clues about atomic interactions.

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  1. French:structure fine, ...
  2. German:feine Struktur, Feinstruktur, ...
  3. Italian:struttura fine, struttura spettrale, ...
  4. Spanish:estructura fina, estructura espectral, ...
  5. Portuguese:estrutura fina, ...
  6. Chinese:精细结构, 微观结构, ...
  7. Japanese:微細構造, ファインストラクチャー, ...
  8. Arabic:بِنْيَة دَقِيقَة, البِنْيَة الدَّقِيقَة, ...
  9. Hebrew:מִבְנֶה מְדוּיָּק, מִבְנֶה עָדִין, ...
  10. Russian:тонкая структура, спектральная структура, ...
  11. Ukrainian:тонка структура, дрібна структура, ...
  12. Hindi:सूक्ष्म संरचना, ...

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