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cementite

/sɪˈmɛn.taɪt/

Translations

cementitenoun

Cementite is a compound found in steel.

Цементит - это соединение, которое содержится в стали.

Synonyms

iron carbide

iron(II,III) carbide

cementiteadjective

/sɪˈmɛn.taɪt/

Used attributively to modify another noun (e.g., "cementite phase").

cementitenoun

A hard, brittle compound of iron and carbon, Fe3C, that is an important constituent of steel and cast iron.

The presence of cementite in the steel gives it increased hardness and strength.

cementiteadjective

Relating to or containing cementite.

The cementite layer influences the hardness of the alloy.