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Carborundum

Carborundum Meaning & Definition
Carborundum Definition And Meaning

What's The Definition Of Carborundum?

[n] (trade mark) an abrasive composed of silicon carbide crystals

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See Also | abradant | abrasive | abrasive material

Carborundum In Webster's Dictionary

\Car`bo*run"dum\, [Carbon + corundum.] A beautiful crystalline compound, {SiC}, consisting of carbon and silicon in combination; carbon silicide. It is made by heating carbon and sand together in an electric furnace. The commercial article is dark-colored and iridescent. It is harder than emery, and is used as an abrasive.

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