cementite

Meanings

Plural: cementites

Noun

a chemical compound that is a constituent of steel and cast iron; very hard and brittle
A form of iron carbide, Fe₃C, that is a component of steel.

Origin / Etymology

From cement + -ite.

Synonyms

iron carbide

Scrabble Score: 13

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Words With Friends Score: 16

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