martensite

/mɑːrtənˈsaɪt/

Definitions

1. noun

A hard, brittle, and lustrous form of iron that is formed when steel is rapidly cooled and is often used in cutting tools and other applications.

“The machinist used martensite to create a sharp cutting edge on the drill bit.”

Synonyms

  • iron
  • steel

Antonyms

  • ductile
  • malleable