Thesaurus: carborundum

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1. n. an abrasive composed of silicon carbide crystals
2. A beautiful crystalline compound, SiC, consisting of carbon and silicon in combination; carbon silicide. It is made by heating carbon and sand together in an electric furnace. The commercial article is dark-colored and iridescent. It is harder than emery, and is used as an abrasive.
3. A beautiful crystalline compound, SiC, consisting of carbon andsilicon in combination; carbon silicide. It is made by heating carbonand sand together in an electric furnace. The commercial article isdark-colored and iridescent. It is harder than emery, and is used asan abrasive.
4. n. an abrasive composed of silicon carbide crystals