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martensite (iou)



martensite noun. L19.
[from A. Martens (1850-1914), German metallurgist + -ITE1.]
Metallurgy. A hard, very brittle solid solution of carbon in iron, formed from austenite when steel is quenched very rapidly.
martensitic adjective pertaining to or containing martensite; involving the formation of martensite (from austenite): E20.
marten'sitically adverb L20.