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ce·ment·ite
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sɪˈmɛn
taɪt
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noun
Metallurgy
.
an iron carbide, Fe
3
C, a constituent of steel and cast iron, sometimes with part of its iron replaced by another metal, as
manganese
.
Origin:
1885–90;
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cementite
(sɪˈmɛntaɪt)
—
n
the hard brittle compound of iron and carbon that forms in carbon steels and some cast irons. Formula: Fe
3
C
Collins English Dictionary - Complete & Unabridged 10th Edition
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a screen or mat covered with a dark material for shielding a camera lens from excess light or glare.
a scrap or morsel of food left at a meal.
a gadget; dingus; thingumbob.
an extraordinary or unusual thing, person, or event; an exceptional example or instance.
a fool or simpleton; ninny.
a stew of meat, vegetables, potatoes, etc.
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