What does martensite mean?
A hard, brittle, and lustrous form of iron carbide that is produced by the rapid cooling of steel. It is characterized by its needle-like crystals and is often found in high-carbon steels.
Example
"The engineer studied the properties of martensite to improve the strength and durability of the alloy."
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