austenitic

9.9

Metal, especially steel, with a structure that is not magnetic and resists rust

adjective
/ˌɔːstɪˈnɪtɪk/

Specialized

: austenítico

The engineer explained how austenitic alloys can withstand extreme temperatures and pressures.
austenitic stainless steel
austenitic stainless

Examples

Tables in the 2009 edition list information on a variety of materials, including common austenitic stainless steels, 6 percent molybdenum super-austenitic stainless steels, and nickel-based alloys.

Academic text (2009)
Tables in the 2009 edition list information on a variety of materials, including common austenitic stainless steels, 6 percent molybdenum super-austenitic stainless steels, and nickel-based alloys.

Academic text (2009)
Austenitic, ferritic, and martensitic phase micro structure.

Ben 10 : Alien Swarm (2009)
The materials used in this project include austenitic stainless steels due to their superior corrosion resistance.
For high-performance applications, many manufacturers choose to use austenitic materials for their reliability.

Compounds

austenitic steel

Specialized

7.3

A type of steel that does not rust easily and is not magnetic, used for medical instruments and cooking pots

austenitic manganese steel

Specialized

7.5

Steel that contains 10–14% manganese and stands up to wear and strong impacts

Surface Forms

austenitic positive

Morphology

austenitic = austenite (semi-transparent) = austenite + itic

The adjective is a regular adjectival formation from the noun 'austenite' meaning 'relating to austenite'.

Etymology

Austenitic comes from austenite, a name given to a particular steel structure after a scientist called Austen. It means the metal has a special inner structure that is 'nonmagnetic' and resists 'corrosion', so austenitic steels are often stainless and do not stick to magnets.