There is no doubt that such a button — properly prepared under great pressure — of carborundum, especially of powder of the best quality, will withstand the effect of the bombardment fully as well as anything we know.
Source: wiktionary
Carborundum
/ˌkɑɹ.bəˈɹʌn.dəm/
Synonyms for "carborundum" (6 found)
Ranked by relevance and common usage.
Closest matches (2)
Strong matches (1)
Noun(1 words)
Related words (3)
Noun(3 words)
Choosing the right synonym
- Closest matches in this entry: abrasive, brand, designation, grit, silicon carbide.
- Sentence evidence is available for carborundum, so synonym choice can be checked against real usage rather than a flat word list.
- Ranking signals come from opengloss.
Synonym selection checklist
- Match the part of speech before comparing meanings.
- Check whether the synonym changes intensity, formality, or emotional tone.
- Read the replacement inside the full sentence, not just beside "carborundum".
- Prefer the clearest word over the most unusual word when writing for speed or comprehension.
When not to replace "carborundum"
Keep "carborundum" when the sentence already sounds natural, when a synonym would add unintended emphasis, or when readers need the most familiar wording. A synonym should clarify or sharpen the message, not simply make the sentence look more varied.
If two options seem close, choose the one that best matches the audience and purpose of the sentence.
Replacement workflow
1. Preserve meaning
Choose a synonym only if it keeps the core idea of "carborundum" intact in the sentence you are editing.
2. Tune tone
Check whether the replacement sounds more formal, casual, emotional, technical, or forceful than the original word.
3. Re-read context
Read the full sentence after the swap. Keep the synonym only when the sentence becomes clearer or more precise.
Review note: Synonym lists are ranked with lexical data and reviewed for practical writing value. Use the comparison notes, sentence evidence, and source labels together; a high-ranking synonym can still be wrong when the audience, register, or grammar changes.
Final fit check
After choosing a replacement for "carborundum", read the sentence once for meaning and once for rhythm. The best synonym should feel natural in the full sentence, not only accurate in a word list.
If the synonym makes the sentence slower, vaguer, or more dramatic than intended, keep "carborundum" or choose a simpler alternative from the closest-match group.
Related word relations
OpenGloss and ConceptNet supply richer edges like generalizations, collocations, and derivations.
More general
7 entriesMore specific
5 entriescarborundum diskcarborundum padcarborundum powdercarborundum wheelsilicon carbide grit
Collocations
6 entriesabrasive materialcarborundum diskcarborundum powdercarborundum wheelsilicon carbidesilicon carbide grit
Inflections
1 entriesSample sentences
4 total sentences available.
This can most readily be done by use of carborundum marking. The procedure involves successive marking of the same mat with layers of carborundum at least twice.
Source: wiktionary
At the same times, samples were taken to determine that the carborundum treatment did increase the amount of wear of the mandibles compared with insects on the diet without carborundum powder.
Source: wiktionary
Print made by combining carborundum—a carbon and silicon compound customarily used for polishing by abrasion—with synthetic resin or varnish (see also Prints, §III, 5).
Source: wiktionary
Common questions
What are the closest synonyms for "carborundum"?
Closest matches include abrasive, brand, designation, grit, silicon carbide.
How should I check whether a synonym fits "carborundum"?
Compare the replacement against real sentence context. This entry includes sample sentences so you can check tone, grammar, and meaning before swapping words.