English Explanatory Dictionary

martensite

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A solid solution of carbon in iron; the chief constituent of steel.
  2. Any crystal structure formed by a martensitic transition.

Pronunciation

/ˈmɑɹtɪnzaɪt/ /ˈmɑɹtɪnzʌɪt/ /ˈmɑɹtɪnsaɪt/ /ˈmɑɹtɪnsʌɪt/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-martensite.wav

Word forms

martensite martensites

Etymology

Named after German metallurgist Adolf Martens (1850–1914).

Related words

mar- maraging marquench marquenching martemper martempering

Derived words

martensitic
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