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Definition of austenitic in English:

austenitic

Pronunciation /ˌôstəˈnitik/

adjective

Metallurgy

See austenite

‘One significant difference between the cast and wrought stainless steels is in the microstructure of cast austenitic stainless steels.’
  • ‘The basic composition of austenitic stainless steels is 18% chromium and 8% nickel.’
  • ‘Cold rolled austenitic stainless steel is another alternative.’
  • ‘Most austenitic stainless steels are used in corrosive environments.’
  • ‘Stress corrosion cracking is very substantially reduced in high nickel austenitic alloys.’
  • ‘These alloys are wholly austenitic and exhibit high strength at elevated temperatures.’