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    CEMENTITE

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     I. (noun) 

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    Meaning:

    A chemical compound that is a constituent of steel and cast iron; very hard and brittleplay

    Synonyms:

    cementite; iron carbide

    Classified under:

    Nouns denoting substances

    Hypernyms ("cementite" is a kind of...):

    chemical compound; compound ((chemistry) a substance formed by chemical union of two or more elements or ingredients in definite proportion by weight)

    Holonyms ("cementite" is a substance of...):

    pearlite (a lamellar mixture of cementite and ferrite formed during the cooling of austenite; a constituent of steel and cast iron)

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