austenite

• Austenite

After William Roberts-Austen (1843-1902).

• (General American) IPA^(key): /ˈɔstɪnaɪt/
• (cot–caught merger) IPA^(key): /ˈɑstɪnaɪt/
• (Received Pronunciation) IPA^(key): /ˈɒstɪnaɪt/
• Homophones: Austenite, austinite, Austinite

austenite (plural austenites)

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

• austinite