ferrite

Definition

The interstitial solid solution of carbon in body-centered cubic iron.

Etymology

From New Latin, from Latin ferrum (“iron”) + -ite.

Example Sentences

• "ferrite transition zone"
• "Technical terms like ferrite, perlite, graphite, and hardenite were bandied to and fro, and when Paget glibly brought out such a rare exotic as ferro-molybdenum, Benson forgot that he was a master ship-builder, […]"
• "ferrite magnets"

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