| Pronunciation: | | `kârbu'rundum
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 WordNet Dictionary |
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[n] (trade mark) an abrasive composed of silicon carbide crystals |
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CARBORUNDUM is a 11 letter word that starts with C. |
| | See Also: | | abradant, abrasive, abrasive material |
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| Webster's 1913 Dictionary |
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| | Definition: | | \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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