incompatibility
noun
in·com·pat·i·bil·i·ty
ˌin-kəm-ˌpa-tə-ˈbi-lə-tē 
plural incompatibilities
1
a
: the quality or state of being incompatible
b
: lack of interfertility between two plants
2
incompatibilities plural
: mutually antagonistic things or qualities
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Utilizing tungsten is challenging However, tungsten’s inherent brittleness and incompatibility with other metals due to differing coefficients of linear thermal expansion (CLTE) have posed challenges for its use in heat-dissipating components.
—Aman Tripathi, Interesting Engineering, 23 Jan. 2025
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Vibhas Ratanjee, Forbes.com, 1 Apr. 2025
Issues such as third-party software incompatibilities or a lack of robust distribution channels can hinder a product’s success.
—Pooja Sathe, Forbes, 13 Mar. 2025
Couples who last understand that conflict doesn’t mean incompatibility.
—Mark Travers, Forbes, 8 Mar. 2025
Utilizing tungsten is challenging However, tungsten’s inherent brittleness and incompatibility with other metals due to differing coefficients of linear thermal expansion (CLTE) have posed challenges for its use in heat-dissipating components.
—Aman Tripathi, Interesting Engineering, 23 Jan. 2025
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“Incompatibility.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/incompatibility. Accessed 19 Apr. 2025.
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incompatibility
noun
in·com·pat·i·bil·i·ty
ˌin-kəm-ˌpat-ə-ˈbil-ət-ē
plural incompatibilities
: the quality or state of being incompatible
Medical Definition
incompatibility
noun
in·com·pat·i·bil·i·ty
ˌin-kəm-ˌpat-ə-ˈbil-ət-ē
plural incompatibilities
: the quality or state of being incompatible
chemical incompatibility
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