austenite

/ˈɔːstɛnaɪt/

Definitions

1. noun

A metastable iron alloy that is composed primarily of iron, carbon, and other elements.

“The metallurgist studied the austenite formation process in iron alloys to improve their durability.”

Synonyms

  • iron alloy
  • metastable alloy

Antonyms

  • pure iron
  • stable alloy