Associations to the word «Cementite»

Wiktionary

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

Dictionary definition

CEMENTITE, noun. A chemical compound that is a constituent of steel and cast iron; very hard and brittle.

Wise words

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