iron carbide
A compound of iron with carbonA compound of iron with carbon (Fe₃C).
Meaning
1 senses(uncountable)A compound of iron with carbon (Fe₃C).
a chemical compound that is a constituent of steel and cast iron; very hard and brittle
Synonyms
2 synonymsClose in meaning
- a chemical compound that is a constituent of steel and cast iron; very hard and brittle:cementite
Lessons for this word
1 lessons- A1Countable and uncountable nouns — Because it can be uncountable