martensite

noun

Meaning

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

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Related words

twinned(English)untempered(English)austenite(English)maraging steel(English)austinite(English)high steel(English)ferrite(English)hard steel(English)pearlite(English)nitinol(English)tempering(English)quenching(English)

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