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carborundum

car·bo·run·dum

UK/ˌkɑɹ.bəˈɹʌn.dəm/ US/ˌkɑrbɜrˈʌndʌm/ uncommon

noun

1.

an abrasive composed of silicon carbide crystals

Origin

Blend of carbon + corundum; originally a trade name.

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