Etymology

austenite

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austenite · noun1

After William Roberts-Austen (1843-1902).

Austenite · noun2

From Austen + -ite (“rock, mineral, or fossil”).

Austenite · noun3

From Austen + -ite (“follower or adherent of a specified person”).

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