austenite
US/ˈɔstɪnaɪt/
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austenite noun: synonym of gamma iron.
Noun (1)
austenite (plural austenites)
- Synonym of gamma iron.
- Any deformation undergone by the material while at a low temperature, in the martenite phase, is eliminated when the alloy is heated and returns to the austenite phase[...]2022, Laura Tripaldi, “A Many-Headed Thing”, in Parallel Minds, Urbanomic Media LTD, page 43
- Synonyms:
- gamma iron
Noun (2) capitalized: Austenite
Austenite (uncountable)
- Alternative letter-case form of austenite.
Noun (3) capitalized: Austenite
Austenite (plural Austenites)
- a fan or admirer of Jane Austen; someone who studies the works of Jane Austen.
- [I]t seems a pity that they should not form a volume in one of the neat series of Jane Austen's novels now published, as to a real Austenite they contain much that is valuable, and are full of characteristic touches.1907, G. E. Mitton, Jane Austen and Her Times, Methuen & Co., Chapter 5: The Novels
- Towards the end of his life, Twain took Jane Austen as one of his stock jibes and the items collected here (No. 23), dating from 1896 to 1909, show how much he enjoyed needling his Austenite friends, Howells in particular.1996, B. C. Southam, Jane Austen: The Critical Heritage: 1870–1940, Routledge, page 74
Synonyms of austenite
Forms of austenite
| plural | austenites |
|---|---|
| alternative form | Austenite |
| alternative form | austenite |
| plural | Austenites |
Origin of austenite
After William Roberts-Austen (1843-1902).
From Austen + -ite (“rock, mineral, or fossil”).
From Austen + -ite (“follower or adherent of a specified person”).
Words formed from austenite
Questions about austenite
- What does austenite mean?
- Austenite means synonym of gamma iron.
- What part of speech is austenite?
- Austenite is a noun.
- How do you pronounce austenite?
- Austenite is pronounced /ˈɔstɪnaɪt/ (US).
- What is the plural of austenite?
- The plural of austenite is austenites.
Words near austenite in the dictionary
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