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carborundum

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11 lettersPronunciation /ˌkɑɹ.bəˈɹʌn.dəm/Part of speech nounSorted abcdmnorruuStarts with CEnds with M0 clues
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Definitions

  1. an abrasive composed of silicon carbide crystals

Used in a sentence

  • 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.
  • This can most readily be done by use of carborundum marking. The procedure involves successive marking of the same mat with layers of carborundum at least twice.
  • At the same times, samples were taken to determine that the carborundum treatment did increase the amount of wear of the mandibles compared with insects on the diet without carborundum powder.

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