carborundum meaning

UK US /ˌkɑrbəˈrʌndəm/ 4 syllables

carborundum (noun): an abrasive composed of silicon carbide crystals.

Definition of carborundum

  1. an abrasive composed of silicon carbide crystals

    Type of: abrasive

How to pronounce carborundum

carborundum is pronounced /ˌkɑrbəˈrʌndəm/ in American English. It has 4 syllables, with the stress on the third syllable.

Words that rhyme with carborundum

Scrabble score: 18 (letter breakdown)

Word lists: words starting with CA · words ending in UM · 11-letter words

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