[f. the name of Dr. H. C. Sorby (1826–1908).] A transitional constituent of steel. Hence Sorbitic a.2
1902. Encycl. Brit., XXIX. 572/2. Austenite, troostite, sorbite, and other constituents [of iron] have also been described.
1904. Electrochem. Industry, II. Feb., 51/1 (Cent.). Stead and Richards in a paper on sorbitic steel rails give a simple method for the production of sorbite in steel.
