cementite
cementite · cementites
A form of iron carbide, Fe₃C, that is a component of steelA form of iron carbide, Fe₃C, that is a component of steel.
Meaning
1 senses(countable, uncountable)A form of iron carbide, Fe₃C, that is a component of steel.
a chemical compound that is a constituent of steel and cast iron; very hard and brittle
Origin
From cement + -ite.From cement + -ite.
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Forms
plural: cementites| Singular | cementite |
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Synonyms
1 synonymsClose in meaning
- a chemical compound that is a constituent of steel and cast iron; very hard and brittle:iron carbide
Word family
1 related wordsDerivedcementitic
Lessons for this word
1 lessons- A1Countable and uncountable nouns — Because it can be uncountable
See also
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