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