carborundum
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Carborundum¹
noun
- Alternative letter-case form of carborundum
carborundum²
- /ˌkɑɹ.bəˈɹʌn.dəm/
Where it comes from
Blend of carbon + corundum; originally a trade name.
noun
- Crystals of silicon carbide used as an abrasive. There is no doubt that such a button — properly prepared under great pressure — of carborundum, especially of powder of the best quality, will withstand the effect of the bombardment fully as well as anything we know.
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noun crystals of silicon carbide used as an abrasive
| Deutsch | Carborundum, Karborund |
|---|---|
| Italiano | carborundum |
| Русский | карбору́нд karborúnd |
Talk about this word "carborundum." Wiktionary, via Micwyn, micwyn.com/word/carborundum. Accessed 6 Nov. 2026. carborundum. (n.d.). In Wiktionary, via Micwyn. Retrieved November 6, 2026, from https://micwyn.com/word/carborundum "carborundum." Wiktionary, via Micwyn. Accessed November 6, 2026. https://micwyn.com/word/carborundum.Cite this
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