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cementite

DEFINITIONS OF: cementite

1

n a chemical compound that is a constituent of steel and cast iron; very hard and brittle

Synonyms:
iron carbide
Type of:
chemical compound, compound
(chemistry) a substance formed by chemical union of two or more elements or ingredients in definite proportion by weight
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