Cementite

noun

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Definitions

Noun
  1. 1
    A form of iron carbide, Fe₃C, that is a component of steel. countable, uncountable
  2. 2
    a chemical compound that is a constituent of steel and cast iron; very hard and brittle wordnet

Synonyms

All synonyms
ferric carbideferric carbideiron carbide

Etymology

From cement + -ite.

Related phrases

iron carbide

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