Silicon carbide

noun

Word Frequency: 0.6

Definitions

1.nounA binary compound of silicon and carbon, SiC; it is one of the hardest known materials, and is used as an abrasive, under the trade name Carborundum, and as a refractory material.

Synonyms

carborundum titanium carbide tungsten carbide silicon dioxide boron carbide carbide silicon oxide calcium silicate silicium silicon iron silicid silicon germanide

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