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Carborundum

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Car·bo·run·dum  (kärb-rndm)
A trademark used for an abrasive of silicon carbide crystals.
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
Noun1.carborundum - an abrasive composed of silicon carbide crystals
trademark - a formally registered symbol identifying the manufacturer or distributor of a product
abradant, abrasive, abrasive material - a substance that abrades or wears down
Translations
carborundum [ˌkɑːbəˈrʌndəm] N → carborundo m
Carborundum® [ˌkɑːbəˈrʌndəm] n → carborundum m
Carborundum® [ˌkɑːbəˈrʌndəm] n → carborundum m


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