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austenitic

American  
[aw-stuh-nit-ik] / ˌɔ stəˈnɪt ɪk /

adjective

  1. consisting mainly of austenite.

Etymology

Origin of austenitic

First recorded in 1900–05; austenite + -ic

Example Sentences

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Steel Worked in Austenitic State.—As a general rule steel should be worked when it is in the austenitic state.

From Project Gutenberg

An austenitic case is not necessarily file hard, but has a very great resistance to abrasive wear.

From Project Gutenberg

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