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solid solution vs martensite

martensite vs solid solution

solid solution and martensite both are nouns.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
solid solution Yes No No No
martensite Yes No No No
As nouns, martensite is a hyponym of solid solution; that is, martensite is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than solid solution:
  • solid solution: a homogeneous solid that can exist over a range of component chemicals; a constituent of alloys that is formed when atoms of an element are incorporated into the crystals of a metal
  • martensite: a solid solution of carbon in alpha-iron that is formed when steel is cooled so rapidly that the change from austenite to pearlite is suppressed; responsible for the hardness of quenched steel
Other hyponyms of solid solution include austenite, ferrite, double salt.
solid solution (noun) martensite (noun)
a homogeneous solid that can exist over a range of component chemicals; a constituent of alloys that is formed when atoms of an element are incorporated into the crystals of a metal a solid solution of carbon in alpha-iron that is formed when steel is cooled so rapidly that the change from austenite to pearlite is suppressed; responsible for the hardness of quenched steel
Difference between solid solution and martensite

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