ferrite

English Thesaurus

1. a solid solution in which alpha iron is the solvent (noun.substance)

hypernym	:	primary solid solution, solid solution,
definition	:	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 (noun.substance)

substance holonym	:	alpha iron,
definition	:	a magnetic allotrope of iron; stable below 906 degrees centigrade (noun.substance)

substance meronym	:	pearlite,
definition	:	a lamellar mixture of cementite and ferrite formed during the cooling of austenite; a constituent of steel and cast iron (noun.substance)