Carborundum

Definitions

1. Crystals of silicon carbide used as an abrasive.
   uncountable
2. Alternative letter-case form of carborundum.
   alt-of, uncountable

Equivalents

Examples

“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.”

“Print⟳ made by combining carborundum—a carbon and silicon compound customarily used for polishing by abrasion—with synthetic resin or varnish (see⟳ also Prints, §III, 5).”

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