HyperDic: carborundum

English > 1 sense of the word *carborundum*:
NOUN	substance	carborundum	an abrasive composed of silicon carbide crystals

carborundum > pronunciation
Sounds	kaa.rberah'ndahm
Rhymes	abolitionism ... zirconium: 557 rhymes with ahm...

English > *carborundum*: 1 sense > noun 1, substance
Meaning	An abrasive composed of silicon carbide crystals.
Broader	abrasive, abradant, abrasive material	A substance that abrades or wears down
Usage of	trademark	A formally registered symbol identifying the manufacturer / manufacturer or distributor / distributor of a product
Spanish	carborundo