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martensite

/ˈmɑɹtɪnzaɪt/

Word Rarity Very rare

Frequency: Zipf frequency 1.63 in modern English

Syllables
marten-site
IPA
/ˈmɑɹtɪnzaɪt/
12
Scrabble Score
10
Letters
2
Syllables
8
Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

A solid solution of carbon in iron; the chief constituent of steel.

noun

Any crystal structure formed by a martensitic transition.

Etymology

Named after German metallurgist Adolf Martens (1850–1914).

Regional Pronunciation

  • American English: /ˈmɑɹtɪnzaɪt/

Inflected Forms

martensites (plural)

Derived Forms

martensitic

Phrases

mar-

Frequently Paired Words

mar- maraging marquench marquenching martemper martempering mul:α-Fe alpha iron

Rhymes With

right all right might night all-night white great white light quite new light fight site

Questions

How do you pronounce martensite?
The recorded pronunciation is /ˈmɑɹtɪnzaɪt/.
What does martensite mean?
A solid solution of carbon in iron; the chief constituent of steel.
Where does martensite come from?
Named after German metallurgist Adolf Martens (1850–1914).

How to pronounce martensite

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