silicon carbide en · NOUN
Meanings
- (countable, uncountable) A binary compound of silicon and carbon, SiC; it is one of the hardest known materials, and is used as an abrasive, under the trade name Carborundum, and as a refractory material.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| silicon carbides | Number=Plur | lexicographic |