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Definition for: Carborundum

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English

Etymology

Blend of carbon and corundum ; coined by Edward Goodrich Acheson, its inventor, in 1893

Noun

Singular
Carborundum

Plural
uncountable

Carborundum ( uncountable ) ™

  1. Crystals of silicon carbide used as an abrasive

Translations

  • Italian: carborundo

Other Translations for "Carborundum"

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Morse CodeCarborundum
Hexc3 e1 72 e2 6f 72 f5 ee e4 f5 ed
Pig LatinArborundumcay

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