About The Word Carborundum
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Carborundum
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What's The Definition Of Carborundum?
[n] (trade mark) an abrasive composed of silicon carbide crystals
Synonyms | Synonyms for Carborundum: Related Terms | Find terms related to Carborundum: 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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