steadite

noun

stead·​ite
ˈsteˌdīt
plural -s
: a eutectic of iron phosphide Fe3P and iron that occurs as a microconstituent of high-phosphorus cast iron

Word History

Etymology

John Edward Stead †1923 English metallurgist

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“Steadite.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/steadite. Accessed 10 Dec. 2024.

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