Carborundum

[ kahr-buh-ruhn-duhm ]

Trademark.

1. a form of manufactured silicon carbide used industrially as an abrasive and refractory. Compare moissanite ( def ).

Carborundum

/ ˌkɑːbəˈrʌndəm /

noun

1. 1. any of various abrasive materials, esp one consisting of silicon carbide
   2. ( as modifier )

      a Carborundum wheel

Example Sentences

This tube may be held in an American hand-drill, but a mixture of carborundum or emery and water is supplied to the rotating end.

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A carborundum stone for rapidly re-covering the shape of a chipped or blunt tool.

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The most important one is carborundum, which is a silicide of carbon of the formula CSi.

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Cut down occlusal fillings with burs or carborundum wheels, and proximal fillings with sharp instruments, emery strips or disks.

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This can be done by using a half-inch drill which has been ground on a carborundum stone to a conical point the proper length.

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