adjective
- of, relating to, or containing austenite; having the crystal structure characteristic of austenite (a solid solution of carbon in iron)
Usage: technical; metallurgy
Examples
- Austenitic stainless steel is widely used in kitchen appliances because of its corrosion resistance.
- The austenitic structure of the alloy gives it excellent ductility at high temperatures.
- Engineers selected an austenitic steel for the pipeline due to its superior toughness.
- Austenitic cast iron exhibits different mechanical properties than ferritic cast iron.
- The material's austenitic phase makes it suitable for cryogenic applications.