MARTENSITE
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Martensite.
Martensite - as a 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
Example Sentences
"The presence of martensite in a material can greatly affect its mechanical properties."
"To prevent the formation of martensite, the material must be cooled slowly."
"The transformation from austenite to martensite is known as martensitic transformation."
"The microstructure of a material containing martensite can be observed under a microscope."
"Some steels have the ability to form martensite when subjected to heat treatment."
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Is MARTENSITE a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, martensite is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
MARTENSITE has a SCRABBLE points total of 12.
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Valid WordMARTENSITE has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 14.
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