Austenite
//ˈɔstɪnaɪt// noun
noun ·Uncommon ·Advanced level
Definitions
Noun
- 1 Synonym of gamma iron.
- 2 Alternative letter-case form of austenite. alt-of, uncountable
- 3 a fan or admirer of Jane Austen; someone who studies the works of Jane Austen.
"[I]t seems a pity that they should not form a volume in one of the neat series of Jane Austen's novels now published, as to a real Austenite they contain much that is valuable, and are full of characteristic touches."
- 4 a solid solution of ferric carbide or carbon in iron; cools to form pearlite or martensite wordnet
Example
More examples"[I]t seems a pity that they should not form a volume in one of the neat series of Jane Austen's novels now published, as to a real Austenite they contain much that is valuable, and are full of characteristic touches."
Etymology
Etymology 1
After William Roberts-Austen (1843-1902).
Etymology 2
From Austen + -ite (“rock, mineral, or fossil”).
Etymology 3
From Austen + -ite (“follower or adherent of a specified person”).
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