"boron carbide" meaning in English

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Noun

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  1. (inorganic chemistry) A binary compound of boron and carbon, B₄C, that is a very hard ceramic, and is used in tank armour, bulletproof vests etc. Wikipedia link: boron carbide Tags: uncountable Categories (topical): Inorganic compounds Synonyms: Tetrabor™, black diamond
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