AUSTENITE

austenite

(noun) a solid solution of ferric carbide or carbon in iron; cools to form pearlite or martensite

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Etymology

Named after William Roberts-Austen (1843-1902).

Noun

austenite (plural austenites)

A solid solution or carbon or ferric carbide in iron that exists in steel at high temperatures

Etymology 1

Noun

Austenite (uncountable)

(metallurgy) Alternative letter-case form of austenite

Etymology 2

Noun

Austenite (plural Austenites)

a fan or admirer of Jane Austen; someone who studies the works of Jane Austen.

Synonyms

• Janeite

Source: Wiktionary



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HERMAPHRODITE

(noun) one having both male and female sexual characteristics and organs; at birth an unambiguous assignment of male or female cannot be made


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