martensite

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Synonyms: martensitic

Antonyms: martensitic

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Noun

1. {{senseid|en|Q488950}} {{lb|en|metallurgy}} A [[solid solution]] of [[carbon]] in [[iron]]; the chief constituent of [[steel]].
2. {{senseid|en|any crystal structure analogous to that of Q488950}} {{lb|en|physics|chemistry}} Any [[crystal]] structure formed by a [[martensitic]] [[transition]].

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