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Noun: pearlite  'pur,lIt
  1. A lamellar mixture of cementite and ferrite formed during the cooling of austenite; a constituent of steel and cast iron
    "The presence of pearlite contributes to the strength of many steel alloys"

Derived forms: pearlites

Type of: lamellar mixture

Part of: cast iron, steel

Encyclopedia: Pearlite