CEMENTITE

cementite, iron carbide

(noun) a chemical compound that is a constituent of steel and cast iron; very hard and brittle

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Etymology

Noun

cementite (countable and uncountable, plural cementites)

(inorganic compound) A form of iron carbide, Fe3C, that is a component of steel.

Source: Wiktionary



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