austenite

See also: Austenite and austénite

English

Alternative forms

Austenite

Etymology

Named after William Roberts-Austen (1843-1902).

Pronunciation

(General American) IPA^(key): /ˈɔstɪnaɪt/
(cot–caught merger, Canada) IPA^(key): /ˈɑstɪnaɪt/
(Received Pronunciation) IPA^(key): /ˈɒstɪnaɪt/
Homophones: Austenite, austinite, Austinite

Noun

austenite (plural austenites)

A solid solution or carbon or ferric carbide in iron that exists in steel at high temperatures

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