Ferrite

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Updated June 2026

Definition

A solid crystalline phase in which alpha iron acts as a solvent, found in carbon steels at low carbon content.

“The metallurgist identified a high proportion of ferrite in the microstructure of the steel sample.”

Pronunciation

Syllables

fer·rite

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Synonyms

alpha ironiron phase

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Wordle

Ends in -ITE which is a common mineral suffix in Wordle, contains double-R for a repeated letter

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Worth 10 points, the -ITE ending is cleanly hookable, technical term that rewards specialist knowledge

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