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austenite

noun
aus·​ten·​ite | \ ˈȯs-tÉ™-ËŒnÄ«t How to pronounce austenite (audio) , ˈäs-\

Definition of austenite

: a solid solution in iron of carbon and sometimes other solutes that occurs as a constituent of steel under certain conditions

Other Words from austenite

austenitic \ ˌȯs-​tÉ™-​ˈni-​tik How to pronounce austenitic (audio) , ˌäs-​ \ adjective

First Known Use of austenite

1896, in the meaning defined above

History and Etymology for austenite

French, from Sir W. C. Roberts-Austen †1902 English metallurgist

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