adjective
- relating to or having the structure of pearlite, a mixture of iron and carbon found in steel
Usage: metallurgy; technical
Examples
- The pearlitic steel showed excellent strength properties under testing.
- Microscopic examination revealed a pearlitic microstructure in the sample.
- The cooling rate affected the formation of pearlitic phases in the alloy.
- Engineers specified pearlitic cast iron for the heavy-duty application.
- The pearlitic structure consists of alternating layers of ferrite and cementite.
- Heat treatment can modify the pearlitic composition of the metal.