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Car·bo·run·dum

(kär′bə-rŭn′dəm)

A trademark for an abrasive of silicon carbide crystals.

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Carborundum

(ˌkɑːbəˈrʌndəm)

(Elements & Compounds) trademark

a. any of various abrasive materials, esp one consisting of silicon carbide

b. (as modifier): a Carborundum wheel.

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Car•bo•run•dum

(ˌkɑr bəˈrʌn dəm)
Trademark.

any of various abrasives of silicon carbide, fused alumina, and other materials.

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Noun

carborundum - an abrasive composed of silicon carbide crystals

trademark - a formally registered symbol identifying the manufacturer or distributor of a product

abradant, abrasive, abrasive material - a substance that abrades or wears down

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carborundum

[ˌkɑːbəˈrʌndəm] N → carborundo m

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Carborundum

® [ˌkɑːbəˈrʌndəm] n → carborundum m

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