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Definition of Martensite
1. Noun. A solid solution of carbon in alpha-iron that is formed when steel is cooled so rapidly that the change from austenite to pearlite is suppressed; responsible for the hardness of quenched steel.
Definition of Martensite
1. Noun. (metallurgy) A solid solution of carbon in iron; the chief constituent of steel ¹
2. Noun. (physics chemistry) Any crystal structure formed by a martensitic transition ¹
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Definition of Martensite
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