austenitic

[ aw-stuh-nit-ik ]

adjective

1. consisting mainly of austenite.

Word History and Origins

Origin of austenitic¹

First recorded in 1900–05; austenite + -ic

Example Sentences

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