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noun
bain·ite
ˈbā-ˌnīt
plural -s
: a transformation product in solid steel developed from austenite at temperatures intermediate between those where pearlite and martensite form
bainitic
adjective
ˌbā-ˈni-tik
"The microstructure in the worn surfaces of a failed bainitic steel railway crossing was investigated using optical microscopy … " scientists in Qinhuangdao, People's Republic of China report.
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Journal Of Technology & Science, 11 July 2010
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