carborundum
Meaning
Crystals of silicon carbide used as an abrasive.
Synonyms
carbofrax
electrolon
nicalon
grinding compound
emery sand
diamond grain
Translations
carborundum
carborundo
korindon
Karborund
carburo di silicio
الكربوراندم Karburundum Karborundum Carborundum
ανθρακορούνδιοPronounced as (IPA)
/ˌkɑɹ.bəˈɹʌn.dəm/
Etymology
Blend of carbon + corundum; originally a trade name.
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