Associations to the word «Carborundum»

Wiktionary

CARBORUNDUM, noun. Alternative letter-case form of carborundum
CARBORUNDUM, noun. Crystals of silicon carbide used as an abrasive.

Dictionary definition

CARBORUNDUM, noun. An abrasive composed of silicon carbide crystals.

Wise words

We should have a great fewer disputes in the world if words were taken for what they are, the signs of our ideas only, and not for things themselves.
John Locke