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martensite.

A solid solution of carbon in iron; the chief constituent of steel.

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Meaning & usage

noun/ˈmɑɹtɪnzaɪt/General-American/ˈmɑɹtɪnzʌɪt/General-American/ˈmɑɹtɪnsaɪt/General-American/ˈmɑɹtɪnsʌɪt/General-American
  1. A solid solution of carbon in iron; the chief constituent of steel.

  2. Any crystal structure formed by a martensitic transition.

Where this word comes from

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

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