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boron carbide

Noun CEFR B2

Definitions

A binary compound of boron and carbon, B₄C, that is a very hard ceramic, and is used in tank armour, bulletproof vests etc.

uncountable

Equivalents

DeutschBorcarbid

CEFR level

B2
Upper Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.
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See also

boron deficiency boron group boron nitride boron oxide boron phosphate boron tree

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