AUSTENITIC

Pronunciation (US):

(GB):

 I. (adjective) 

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Meaning:

Composed of austenite

Example:

austenitic alloy steel

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Relational adjectives (pertainyms)

Pertainym:

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

Derivation:

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

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