carborundum

• Substantiv, das einen extrem harten Schleifstoff aus Siliziumkarbid-Kristallen bezeichnet, der zum Schleifen, Schneiden und Polieren verwendet wird.

A noun referring to an extremely hard abrasive material composed of silicon carbide crystals, used for grinding, cutting, and polishing.

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1. Abrasive materialC1formaltechnical

   A very hard, crystalline compound of silicon and carbon (silicon carbide), used as an abrasive for grinding, cutting, and polishing.

   Abrasivmaterial

   • The workshop uses carborundum wheels for sharpening tools.
   • Carborundum powder is often used in lapping processes.
   • The blade was coated with carborundum for extra durability.

   Synonymesilicon carbide