Martensite Definition & Meaning
martensite
- noun
- a solid solution of carbon in alpha-iron that is formed when steel is cooled so rapidly that the change from austenite to pearlite is suppressed; responsible for the hardness of quenched steel
"Martensite" in song lyrics
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"acicular martensite"
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