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martensite

/mɑːrtɛnˈsaɪt/ noun · British & US
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What does martensite mean?

noun

A hard, brittle, and lustrous form of iron carbide that is produced by the rapid cooling of steel. It is characterized by its needle-like crystals and is often found in high-carbon steels.

Example

"The engineer studied the properties of martensite to improve the strength and durability of the alloy."

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