Associations to the word «Pearlite»

PEARLITE, noun. A two-phased lamellar structure composed of alternating layers of alpha ferrite and cementite that occurs in some steels and cast irons, having a pearlescent appearance.

PEARLITE, noun. (mineral) Alternative form of perlite

PEARLITE, noun. A lamellar mixture of cementite and ferrite formed during the cooling of austenite; a constituent of steel and cast iron.