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- [kahr-buh-ruhn-duh m]
- /ˌkɑr bəˈrʌn dəm/
- /kɑːbəˈrʌndəm/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [kahr-buh-ruhn-duh m]
- /ˌkɑr bəˈrʌn dəm/
Definitions of carborundum word
- noun carborundum any of various abrasive materials, esp one consisting of silicon carbide 3
- noun carborundum (as modifier) 3
- noun carborundum very hard abrasives and refractories, esp. silicon carbide, used in grindstones, powders, etc. 3
- noun carborundum such a substance 3
- noun carborundum A very hard black solid consisting of silicon carbide, used as an abrasive. 1
- noun carborundum Crystals of silicon carbide used as an abrasive. 0
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Parts of speech for Carborundum
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carborundum popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 51% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
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