austenite meaning

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austenite (noun): a solid solution of ferric carbide or carbon in iron; cools to form pearlite or martensite.

Definition of austenite

  1. a solid solution of ferric carbide or carbon in iron; cools to form pearlite or martensite

    Type of: solid solution

    Related forms: austenitic

Scrabble score: 9 (letter breakdown)

Word lists: words starting with AU · words ending in TE · 9-letter words

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