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Carborundum [ˌkɑːbəˈrʌndəm] n
(Chemistry / Elements & Compounds)™ a. any of various abrasive materials, esp one consisting of silicon carbide b. (as modifier) a Carborundum wheel ThesaurusLegend: Synonyms Related Words Antonyms
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They are built of enormous blocks of carborundum, and the task of entering the city seemed, to my escort of green warriors, an impossibility. The floor, ceiling and walls were of carborundum aluminum, a light, impenetrable composition extensively utilized in the construction of Martian fighting ships. |
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