pearlite


Definition: Meaning of, pearlite in English to English dictionary.

Pronunciation: / ˈpəːlʌɪt /

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pearlite pearlites
  1. a lamellar mixture of cementite and ferrite formed during the cooling of austenite; a constituent of steel and cast iron
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pearlite used in phrases

  • globular pearlite (noun)
    1. if steel or iron cool very slowly the cementite may occur in globules instead of in layers
  • granular pearlite (noun)
    1. if steel or iron cool very slowly the cementite may occur in globules instead of in layers
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