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- [sur-met]
- /ˈsɜr mɛt/
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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
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- [sur-met]
- /ˈsɜr mɛt/
Definitions of cermet word
- noun cermet any of several materials consisting of a metal matrix with ceramic particles disseminated through it. They are hard and resistant to high temperatures 3
- noun cermet a bonded mixture of ceramic material and a metal, that is tough and heat-resistant: used in gas turbines, nuclear reactor mechanisms, etc. 3
- noun cermet a durable, heat-resistant alloy formed by compacting and sintering a metal and a ceramic substance, used under conditions of high temperature and stress. 1
- noun cermet A composite material composed of ceramic and metal materials, used in such applications as industrial saws and turbine blades. 1
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Origin of cermet
First appearance:
before 1950 One of the 5% newest English words
First recorded in 1950-55; cer(amic) + met(al)
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Parts of speech for Cermet
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
cermet popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 79% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
According to our data about 54% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.
cermet usage trend in Literature
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