sorbite

noun

sor·​bite

ˈsȯrˌbīt

plural -s

: tempered martensite having a granular appearance under the microscope

sorbitic

(ˈ)⸗¦bitik

adjective

Word History

Etymology

Henry C. Sorby †1908 English geologist + English -ite

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