"cementite" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: cementites [plural]
Etymology: From cement + -ite. Etymology templates: {{suffix|en|cement|ite}} cement + -ite Head templates: {{en-noun|~}} cementite (countable and uncountable, plural cementites)
  1. (inorganic chemistry) A form of iron carbide, Fe₃C, that is a component of steel. Wikipedia link: cementite Tags: countable, uncountable Categories (topical): Inorganic compounds, Steel

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