SIALON

Etymology

From the chemical symbols Si, Al, O, N.

Noun

sialon (plural sialons)

Any of a class of strong refractory ceramics, based on the elements silicon, aluminium, oxygen and nitrogen, that are highly resistant to heat and corrosion.

Anagrams

• Alison, Lainos, aloins, anisol, anoils

Source: Wiktionary



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