Definition of CEMENTITE

cementite

Plural: cementites

Noun

  • a chemical compound that is a constituent of steel and cast iron; very hard and brittle
  • A form of iron carbide, Fe₃C, that is a component of steel.

Origin / Etymology

From cement + -ite.

Synonyms

iron carbide

Scrabble Score: 13

cementite: valid Scrabble (US) TWL Word
cementite: valid Scrabble Word in Merriam-Webster MW Dictionary
cementite: valid Scrabble Word in International Collins CSW Dictionary

Words With Friends Score: 16

cementite: valid Words With Friends Word