zirconium carbide

noun

A carbide of zirconium with the chemical formula ZrC, used in tool bits due to its hardness.

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Meanings

nounzirconium carbide (uncountable)
  1. uncountableA carbide of zirconium with the chemical formula ZrC, used in tool bits due to its hardness.
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