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martensite meaning and definition
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Definition of martensite (noun)
- a solid solution of carbon in alpha-iron that is formed when steel is cooled so rapidly that the change from austenite to pearlite is suppressed; responsible for the hardness of quenched steel
Source: Princeton University Wordnet