pearlite

/ˈpɛərlaɪt/

Definitions

1. noun

A mixture of iron and cementite that is found in steel, typically in the form of small, needle-like crystals.

“The alloy contained a significant amount of pearlite, which affected its mechanical properties.”

Synonyms

  • cementite-matrix
  • iron-carbide

Antonyms

  • ferrite
  • martensite