martensite

noun — 2 senses

noun

US /ˈmɑɹtɪnzaɪt/

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

Engineering, Metallurgy, Natural sciences, Physical sciences A solid solution of carbon in iron; the chief constituent of steel.

Chemistry, Natural sciences, Physical sciences, Physics Any crystal structure formed by a martensitic transition.

Derived terms: martensitic
Related terms: mar-, maraging, marquench, marquenching, martemper, martempering

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