austenite

Other forms: austenites

Definitions of austenite

1. noun

   a solid solution of ferric carbide or carbon in iron; cools to form pearlite or martensite
   type of:

   primary solid solution, solid solution

   a homogeneous solid that can exist over a range of component chemicals; a constituent of alloys that is formed when atoms of an element are incorporated into the crystals of a metal