carborundum
Pronunciation: [kɑːrbəˈrʌndəm]
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Context: "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?
Context: "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?
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