beta iron
The paramagnetic form of alpha ironThe paramagnetic form of alpha iron (ferrite).
Meaning
1 senses(uncountable)The paramagnetic form of alpha iron (ferrite).
an allotrope of iron that is the same as alpha iron except that it is nonmagnetic; stable between 768 and 906 degrees centigrade
Lessons for this word
1 lessons- A1Countable and uncountable nouns — Because it can be uncountable
See also
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