CARBORUNDUM

Pronunciation (US):

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 I. (noun) 

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Meaning:

An abrasive composed of silicon carbide crystals

Classified under:

Nouns denoting substances

Hypernyms ("carborundum" is a kind of...):

abradant; abrasive; abrasive material (a substance that abrades or wears down)

Domain usage:

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

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