To heat iron (or an iron-based metal such as steel) to a temperature at which it changes crystal structure from ferrite to austenite.

present participle of austenitize

Third-person singular simple present indicative form of austenitize

simple past tense and past participle of austenitize

plural of Austenite

Of or relating to Jane Austen (1775–1817), English novelist noted for realism and biting social commentary.

plural of austenitic steel