silicon carbide

Meaning

A 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

carbofrax

electrolon

nicalon

grinding compound

emery sand

diamond grain

Translations

Siliziumkarbid

Karborundum

Karborund

carbure de silicium

moissanite

Carbeto de silício

carborundo

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