An English surname transferred from the given name; a variant of Austin. / Jane Austen, English novelist.

Relating to, or containing austenite

A solid solution or carbon or ferric carbide in iron that exists in steel at high temperatures.

Reminiscent of the works of Jane Austen (1775–1817), English novelist noted for realism and biting social commentary.

plural of austenite

plural of austenitization

The heating of iron (or another iron-based metal such as steel) to a temperature at which it changes crystal structure from ferrite to austenite.

(metallurgy) Alternative letter-case form of austenite

a fan or admirer of Jane Austen; someone who studies the works of Jane Austen.

a steel that has nickel in it