Meaning Of The Word Silicon carbide

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What's The Definition Of Silicon carbide?

silicon carbide in American English
a bluish-black, crystalline substance, SiC, produced in an electric furnace
noun: a very hard, insoluble, crystalline compound, SiC, used as an abrasive and as an electrical resistor in objects exposed to high temperatures

silicon carbide in British English
noun: an extremely hard bluish-black insoluble crystalline substance produced by heating carbon with sand at a high temperature and used as an abrasive and refractory material. Silicon carbide whiskers have a high tensile strength and are used in composites; ve

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