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carborundum

Pronunciación: [kɑːrbəˈrʌndəm]

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Cómo usar carborundum en una oración: 2 significados y 6 ejemplos con audio.

Contexto: «material science»

(noun) Carborundum is a very hard material made of silicon carbide. It's often used for making tools that grind or cut other materials because it’s really tough.

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The workshop uses carborundum to create strong cutting tools that last a long time.

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The standard tools couldn't compete with the durability of carborundum, as they wore out quickly.

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Do you know why carborundum is preferred for manufacturing cutting tools?

Contexto: «historical product»

(noun) Carborundum was originally a trademark name for a type of abrasive that is made from silicon carbide. It was first created in the late 19th century.

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Back in the day, carborundum was widely used for polishing glass and metals.

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Today, most people don't use carborundum as much as they used to because there are better options available.

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What do you think made carborundum so popular in the past?

Cómo se pronuncia carborundum

Pronunciación: [kɑːrbəˈrʌndəm]

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