Describing steel or iron that contains the crystal structure called austenite, especially at room temperature, making it very strong and resistant to corrosion.
Derived from 'austenite' plus the suffix -ic meaning 'of or relating to.' Austenitic steel is prized for maintaining austenite's beneficial properties even when cooled.
Austenitic stainless steel is used in everything from surgical instruments to kitchen sinks because it's both super strong and won't rust—it's like the 'permanent' version of austenite!
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